Ranieri ‘fortunate’ with Roma resurgence, yet still has ‘numerous’ aspirations
TURIN, ITALY – MAY 25: Claudio Ranieri, Head Coach of AS Roma observes before the Serie A match involving Torino and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 25, 2025, in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
The previous Roma manager Claudio Ranieri claims he was ‘fortunate’ to ascend the Serie A rankings with the Giallorossi last season while acknowledging he still has ‘numerous’ aspirations to achieve. Ranieri addressed journalists in Rome on Saturday morning, shortly ahead of Juventus-Roma. A journalist pointed out that the former coach has become a unifying figure for Italy. Ranieri: ‘My aspirations have been met’ Claudio Ranieri observes during the Italian Serie A football match between AS Roma and AC Milan, in Rome, Italy, on May 18, 2025. EPA-EFE/ANGELO CARCONI “To be honest, my heart raced only when I arrived at the Olimpico to support Roma and, as a fan, I pondered whether I’d ever set foot on that pitch as a player,” Ranieri stated via TMW. “My aspirations have been met, and I am truly content with what I’ve accomplished. I still have many, but one must dedicate effort to achieve them.” Ranieri took on the role of Roma coach in November 2024, succeeding Ivan Juric and managed to steer the Giallorossi back on course, coming close to securing Champions League entry. Ranieri ‘fortunate’ at Roma in 2024-25 epa12114563 Roma’s Gianluca Mancini shares a moment with his teammates and head coach Claudio Ranieri (L) after netting the 1-0 tally in the Italian Serie A football match between AS Roma and AC Milan, in Rome, Italy, on May 18, 2025. EPA-EFE/ANGELO CARCONI Ranieri has continued with the club in his capacity as a Roma director and played a role in appointing Gian Piero Gasperini as his successor. “I was fortunate to have exceptional players and at least 60,000 supporters cheering us on in every home game at the Olimpico. I mentioned this upon my arrival. We couldn’t have achieved that alone; the fans supported and motivated us every time,” Ranieri concluded.
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Published: 2025-12-20 12:15:00
source: football-italia.net
