AS ROMA NEWS – Gian Piero Gasperini’s exit from Roma’s list of possible coaches has sparked a real hunt for Mister X. Claudio Ranieri, with his sly smile and measured words, fueled the mystery in a press conference, suggesting that the right name has yet to emerge publicly. And if the current Roma coach has put a definitive end to the Gasperini option, now fans and insiders alike are wondering who might be the chosen one for the Giallorossi bench.
L’annuncio del Friedkin: scelta già fatta?
Three key phrases left by Ranieri: “The right name has not yet come out,” “The president will decide when he wants to announce it,” and “It may be that at first the name will not be appreciated, but I think so, and then the facts count.” Words that suggest that, most likely, a choice has already been made. But also that at the announcement of the name, which will be made as a surprise by the Friedkins, there may be possible initial skepticism about the new coach.
Caccia al Mister X
But who could this Mister X be? The first names that come to mind are those of Maurizio Sarri, Roberto Mancini and Massimiliano Allegri, all currently free to sign. Ranieri’s statement about the possible initial reaction of the piazza might suggest a coach with a history disliked by Roma fans, such as former Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri or Roberto Mancini, who has never been particularly linked to the Giallorossi. Or even Stefano Pioli, also a former biancoceleste player, whom the Giallorossi club had contacted shortly before he left for Saudi Arabia and returned to Italy at the end of the season.
However, Ranieri also stressed that the new coach will have to accept a project without “crazy expenses,” a detail that could push away more demanding profiles in the market, such as Allegri or Mancini himself, and push Roma toward more economically flexible choices. In this case, the profiles of Vincenzo Italiano, Raffaele Palladino or even Vincenzo Montella could match Roma’s future and more sustainable strategy.
What seems clear is that the club has already identified its man, but prefers to wait for the right moment to reveal his identity. In the meantime, the hunt for Mister X continues and the fans’ anticipation grows, amid hopes, suppositions and that mix of skepticism and curiosity that has always accompanied the big choices at Roma.
Sources: Gazzetta dello Sport / The Messenger
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