Gian Piero Gasperini has been named the head coach of AS Roma, starting on June 6, 2025. This is a big change for the Serie A team, as they hope to use his successful history to improve their game, especially in European tournaments.
Gian Piero Gasperini was born on January 16, 1958, in Grugliasco, Italy. He has a lot of experience as a manager, which he brings to AS Roma. His hiring was officially announced on June 6, 2025, and he has a three-year contract that will end in June 2028. This decision comes after Claudio Ranieri, who is 73 years old, retired. Ranieri helped Roma finish fifth in Serie A and secured a spot in the Europa League for the 2025-26 season. He is a club legend and will move to an executive position to help support Gasperini during his time as coach.
Gasperini started his coaching career in 2003 and has worked with teams like Crotone, Genoa, Inter Milan, and Palermo, but he is best known for his nine years at Atalanta. While at Atalanta, he reached important achievements, including winning the Europa League in the 2023-24 season by beating Bayer Leverkusen in the final. His record there shows 228 wins, 101 draws, and 110 losses in 439 games, proving he is consistent and impactful.
Under his guidance, Atalanta finished third in Serie A last season, which allowed them to qualify for the Champions League. They have reached this competition five times in the last seven years, showing that he can compete at the highest level.
Gasperini shared his excitement about the new role in an interview with the official Roma website. He said he chose Roma because it presents a “great challenge” and he is looking for “a shot of adrenaline.” He mentioned the passionate atmosphere at Roma, which has been enhanced by Ranieri and the club’s owners. He aims to play with intensity and quality, focusing on scoring more goals.
