As Roma’s search for a new manager continues, all eyes are on current coach Claudio Ranieri, who has been tasked with selecting his own replacement. Ranieri, set to retire from coaching at the end of the season, faces the challenging decision of choosing who will lead the Giallorossi into the future.
Calciomercato report that while several names have been circulating, one stands out above the rest: Carlo Ancelotti.
The current Real Madrid manager is reportedly the dream candidate for Roma’s owners, the Friedkins, who are said to be taking concrete steps to bring him to the Olimpico. According to reports, the American ownership has been working on an ambitious offer for the Italian coach, one that would befit a world-class manager like Ancelotti, both in terms of sporting project and financial package.
Ranieri, when asked about the speculation, remained diplomatic: “I read about it, but something new comes out every day, and that’s how it should be. We are focused on our work. The new era has been announced. We’ll wait until the end of the season for the name. All the rumors that come out are not from us. We will consider a number of names and look for the one that suits us best. The announcement will wait until the end of the season.”
The dream scenario for Roma would be to start fresh with Ancelotti, a coach with whom Ranieri has an excellent relationship. It would represent a clean slate and a chance to relaunch the club with a profile that, like Ranieri himself, has never hidden his love for the Roma colours and his closeness to the fans and the club.
Ancelotti has never denied that he would one day like to sit on the bench of his beloved team. He was already part of Roma as a player from 1979 to 1987, winning four Coppa Italia titles and the 1982-83 Scudetto before moving to Milan. Recently, Ancelotti commented on the speculation: “There’s a lot of talk about it, but I’m happy here and I’m working to stay in Madrid as long as possible. Ranieri is a friend, and I’m happy he’s doing very well. I have a strong connection with Roma, many good memories, but at the moment I’m fine at Real. I still have two years on my contract, but I know contracts can be terminated or extended.”
Now, reports from Spain suggest that this marriage between Ancelotti and Roma could become a reality as early as this summer. With Ranieri at the helm of the decision-making process and the Friedkins’ ambitious plans, the possibility of seeing Ancelotti lead Roma into a new era is becoming increasingly tangible.
