- Ivan Juric was sacked as Roma head coach after a 3-2 defeat to Bologna, leaving the club in 12th place in Serie A.
- Juric was appointed in September to replace Daniele De Rossi but failed to turn results around, with just four wins from 12 matches.
- Former Italy coach Roberto Mancini is the frontrunner to take over as Roma’s fourth manager of 2024.
- The sacking follows a period of turmoil at the club, including the controversial dismissal of De Rossi and growing frustration among fans.
Roma has parted ways with coach Ivan Juric less than two months after hiring him, following a 3-2 home defeat to Bologna on Sunday. The loss leaves Roma in 12th place in Serie A, just four points above the relegation zone after 12 matches, and deepens the club’s ongoing crisis.
Juric, who took charge in September to replace Daniele De Rossi on a contract until the end of the season, was dismissed amid growing frustration over the team’s poor performances. Roma issued a statement thanking Juric for his professionalism during a difficult period but confirmed his departure, stating, “We would like to thank Ivan Juric for his hard work these past weeks. He handled a difficult environment with the utmost professionalism, and for that we are grateful. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours.”
The search for a new head coach is already underway, with former Italy coach Roberto Mancini reportedly the leading candidate. Mancini, who was sacked by Saudi Arabia after leaving the Italy national team in August 2023, is said to be available for a potential return to management in Rome. “The search for a new head coach has already begun and we expect an announcement in the coming days,” Roma’s statement added.
The situation at Roma is increasingly volatile, with supporters disillusioned by the club’s recent struggles and the direction under billionaire American owner Dan Friedkin. The abrupt sacking of club icon Daniele De Rossi in September, after just four Serie A matches, caused uproar among fans. De Rossi had been brought in to guide Roma after they reached the Europa League semi-finals the previous season, but his firing, following a poor start to the league campaign, was met with widespread anger.
Tensions have only risen in the wake of De Rossi’s dismissal, with senior players like Lorenzo Pellegrini and Bryan Cristante facing boos from the crowd amid rumors that they may have played a role in his exit. Despite taking charge of Roma under challenging circumstances, Juric’s tenure has failed to win over the supporters, with just four victories from 12 matches across all competitions.
