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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
No contact between Roma-Roger Ibanez
The latest rumors surrounding the possible return of Roger Ibanez have not found confirmation after emerging a few days ago. The Brazilian defender of Al Alhi had been linked with a return to the Italian capital where he played between 2020 and 2023. Advertisement Rumors circulated about Gian Piero Gasperini's eagerness to work with him again. However, states that there has been no contact between Roma and Roger Ibanez. Moreover, an operation involving Ibanez would be extremely complicated given the player's salary of 8 million euros.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Roger Ibanez keen on return to Roma
Today's edition of Corriere dello Sport claims that Roma may be thinking about bringing back Roger Ibanez. The Giallorossi are in need of an additional defender that is compatible with Gian Piero Gasperini's style with three at the back. Advertisement As a result, the name of Ibanez has resurfaced on Roma's radar. According to the newspaper, Ibanez – who is currently playing for Al Alhi after moving there in 2023 – would be happy to return to Roma. Moreover, Gasperini is said to be enthusiastic about reuniting with the player whom he helped form in Bergamo prior to his transfer to the Italian capital in 2020.
Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Players behind Jaissle says Ibanez after Al-Ahli reach Asian final
JEDDAH - Defender Roger Ibanez said Al-Ahli's players were fully behind head coach Matthias Jaissle after the Jeddah-based side reached the final of the Asian Champions League Elite on Tuesday, three months after the German was widely expected to be sacked. The 37-year-old was believed to be on his way out of the club in January after a string of disappointing results in the Saudi Pro League, with former Juventus boss Max Allegri reported to be lined up as his replacement. But protests by influential fan groups earned Jaissle a reprieve and the former Red Bull Salzburg coach is now one win from guiding Al-Ahli to their first-ever Asian title after handing Al-Hilal a 3-1 semi-final defeat. "I think the coach has great support from us, the players," said Ibanez following his man-of-the-match performance against the four-times continental champions. "He gives a lot for us and now it's time for us to give something for him. "We started the year not how we wanted to start, but now we want to finish differently and we will fight for that. "We will be prepared for everything that will come." Al-Ahli earned the right to take on either fellow Saudis Al-Nassr or Japan's Kawasaki Frontale in Saturday's final with their win over Al-Hilal at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in a commanding performance by Jaissle's side. Goals from Roberto Firmino and Ivan Toney inside the opening 27 minutes put Al-Ahli in control before Salem Al-Dawsari pulled one back for Al-Hilal with three minutes left in the half. Kalidou Koulibaly's red card for two bookable offences hit Al-Hilal's hopes, however, and Feras Al-Brikan scored the decisive third for the home side seven minutes into injury time. "I don't want to talk about my personal situation," Jaissle said. "It's an achievement from the whole team. "We have a big staff, a lot of employees and it's the players who deliver on the pitch. "I just said to them in the locker room when I thanked them that it's obvious we are a unit, a team, and there is also the fans, who I count as the team, and only with them special things can happen." REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
CNA
29-04-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Players behind Jaissle says Ibanez after Al-Ahli reach Asian final
JEDDAH :Defender Roger Ibanez said Al-Ahli's players were fully behind head coach Matthias Jaissle after the Jeddah-based side reached the final of the Asian Champions League Elite on Tuesday, three months after the German was widely expected to be sacked. The 37-year-old was believed to be on his way out of the club in January after a string of disappointing results in the Saudi Pro League, with former Juventus boss Max Allegri reported to be lined up as his replacement. But protests by influential fan groups earned Jaissle a reprieve and the former Red Bull Salzburg coach is now one win from guiding Al-Ahli to their first-ever Asian title after handing Al-Hilal a 3-1 semi-final defeat. "I think the coach has great support from us, the players," said Ibanez following his man-of-the-match performance against the four-times continental champions. "He gives a lot for us and now it's time for us to give something for him. "We started the year not how we wanted to start, but now we want to finish differently and we will fight for that. "We will be prepared for everything that will come." Al-Ahli earned the right to take on either fellow Saudis Al-Nassr or Japan's Kawasaki Frontale in Saturday's final with their win over Al-Hilal at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in a commanding performance by Jaissle's side. Goals from Roberto Firmino and Ivan Toney inside the opening 27 minutes put Al-Ahli in control before Salem Al-Dawsari pulled one back for Al-Hilal with three minutes left in the half. Kalidou Koulibaly's red card for two bookable offences hit Al-Hilal's hopes, however, and Feras Al-Brikan scored the decisive third for the home side seven minutes into injury time. "I don't want to talk about my personal situation," Jaissle said. "It's an achievement from the whole team. "We have a big staff, a lot of employees and it's the players who deliver on the pitch. "I just said to them in the locker room when I thanked them that it's obvious we are a unit, a team, and there is also the fans, who I count as the team, and only with them special things can happen."
Reuters
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Players behind Jaissle says Ibanez after Al-Ahli reach Asian final
JEDDAH, April 30 (Reuters) - Defender Roger Ibanez said Al-Ahli's players were fully behind head coach Matthias Jaissle after the Jeddah-based side reached the final of the Asian Champions League Elite on Tuesday, three months after the German was widely expected to be sacked. The 37-year-old was believed to be on his way out of the club in January after a string of disappointing results in the Saudi Pro League, with former Juventus boss Max Allegri reported to be lined up as his replacement. But protests by influential fan groups earned Jaissle a reprieve and the former Red Bull Salzburg coach is now one win from guiding Al-Ahli to their first-ever Asian title after handing Al-Hilal a 3-1 semi-final defeat. "I think the coach has great support from us, the players," said Ibanez following his man-of-the-match performance against the four-times continental champions. "He gives a lot for us and now it's time for us to give something for him. "We started the year not how we wanted to start, but now we want to finish differently and we will fight for that. "We will be prepared for everything that will come." Al-Ahli earned the right to take on either fellow Saudis Al-Nassr or Japan's Kawasaki Frontale in Saturday's final with their win over Al-Hilal at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in a commanding performance by Jaissle's side. Goals from Roberto Firmino and Ivan Toney inside the opening 27 minutes put Al-Ahli in control before Salem Al-Dawsari pulled one back for Al-Hilal with three minutes left in the half. Kalidou Koulibaly's red card for two bookable offences hit Al-Hilal's hopes, however, and Feras Al-Brikan scored the decisive third for the home side seven minutes into injury time. "I don't want to talk about my personal situation," Jaissle said. "It's an achievement from the whole team. "We have a big staff, a lot of employees and it's the players who deliver on the pitch. "I just said to them in the locker room when I thanked them that it's obvious we are a unit, a team, and there is also the fans, who I count as the team, and only with them special things can happen."
