Former Atalanta coach Gasperini appointed at Roma
Roma have appointed ex-Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini as their new head coach.
He's penned a three-year deal with the club, which is owned by Texas-based businessman Dan Friedkin.
Gasperini called time on his nine-year spell at Atalanta last Saturday and will now step in for Claudio Ranieri, who's hung up his boots after guiding Roma to fifth place last season.
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While at Atalanta, Gasperini had a solid run, winning the Europa League in 2024, bagging six top-four Serie A finishes, and even making it to a Champions League quarter-final.
Taking over from him at Atalanta is former Southampton boss Ivan Juric, who was confirmed on Friday.
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