Cristante dedicates winning goal to Ranieri
Roma midfielder Bryan Cristante helped the Giallorossi seal a precious 3-1 win over Milan.
After the match, the midfielder dedicated the goal to Claudio Ranieri who made his last appearance at the Stadio Olimpico tonight.
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In his post-match interview, Cristante said, 'Of course I dedicate it to Ranieri.'
'The coach deserves it for everything he has done not only for Roma but in an incredible career. Tonight he deserves all this and we are happy to have given him a victory.'
'Top 4? We believe in it. Since the coach arrived we have taken an incredible journey, no one believed it. We've come a lot and we don't want to stop.'
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