Gasperini meets Roma players before arrival becomes official
Gian Piero Gasperini had his first meeting with Roma players today, but it was not yet in his role as new official Roma coach.
The former Atalanta boss declared he was leaving Bergamo after nine long seasons that saw him win the Europa League and make them into a Champions League regular.
VENICE, ITALY – OCTOBER 20: Manager of Atalanta Gian Piero Gasperini during the Serie A match between Venezia and Atalanta at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on October 20, 2024 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by)
He has agreed a three-year deal with Roma to take over from Claudio Ranieri, but the official statement has not yet been made.
Gasperini breaks ice with Roma stars
𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐀 – Roma, primo summit tra Gasperini, Pellegrini ed El Shaarawy🟡🔴#Sportitalia pic.twitter.com/0MQNhy4fVb
— Sportitalia (@tvdellosport) June 4, 2025
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The coach was in the Capital today and was photographed by Sportitalia speaking to veteran Roma players Lorenzo Pellegrini, Stephan El Shaarawy and more.
However, they were all there for the wedding of Atalanta striker – formerly of the Roma youth academy and therefore friends with many of these players – Gianluca Scamacca.
ROME, ITALY – DECEMBER 12: Lorenzo Pellegrini celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Claudio Ranieri, Head Coach of AS Roma, during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between AS Roma and SC Braga at Stadio Olimpico on December 12, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by)
It is safe to assume he was able to discuss his imminent arrival as their new coach at the Trigoria training ground.
Gasp flew to Rome from Paris, where yesterday he had been attending the tennis tournament at Roland Garros.
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