The words of the former yellow-red coach: “Friedkin? We said our last goodbye in a positive tone, there was regret because I had just been dismissed, regret on my part but also on theirs.”
Daniele De Rossi, a former coach and captain of the Yellow-Reds, has given his thoughts about his dismissal and the future of Roma. Here’s what he said to the microphones of Sky Sport:
On his coaching experience with Roma. “I was called to Roma at a time you might call a crisis, there was a need for someone who knew how to coach, but above all, calm the spirits of the fans, and I accepted it, used it and even lived it well. I do not think it harmed me, we will find out later on. I believe I have spent a good 6 months in which I have grown. The subsequent journey was abruptly halted, leaving me stationary for the remaining months – because this is what the law in Italy dictates – but I have tried to analyze the things done well and the things wrong, my staff. “It has been an unconventional journey, but if you know how to draw on the positive, I don’t think it will stop me, I hope,”
Did you expect to be called back?
“No, moreover, in this season, the choice (Gasperini, ed) is so strong and positive for Roma and for football in the city of Rome, that I have never had this ambition. Throughout this season, there was a moment of difficulty during which I thought to myself, ‘if I really have to return, I will do so gladly.’
Regarding the relationship with Friedkin: “We parted on a positive note, there was sorrow because I had just been dismissed; a sadness not only on my part, but also on their part. “I believe that from a human perspective they desired more success than what I achieved. I parted ways with the Friedkin in a regretful yet grateful manner. I retain good memories from both a professional and human standpoint. Despite a few disagreements, we always maintained an excellent relationship.” “Dreaming of Returning to Roma?” “It happened so suddenly that…” Then perhaps one day it will happen, we didn’t part on such bad terms so who knows. “But now, the dream is to start again elsewhere. I hope that Gasperini will last a long time with Atalanta and bring the same number of trophies and successes.” You didn’t provide any text to translate. Please provide the necessary details.