“I didn’t understand how they handled De Rossi: if you confirm him and offer him a three-year contract, you’re signaling to the world that you are building a new team,” expressed Claudio Ranieri. The celebrated football manager shared these thoughts during his appearance as guest on the radio program, Radio Anch’io Sport. While discussing various topics, he spent considerable time reflecting on the difficult period his team, Roma, is currently facing. His words powerfully captured the prevailing mood: “Roma appears like a cold soul, lacking personality.” I’m struggling to comprehend the handling of the De Rossi situation: if you offer him a three-year extension, it sends a message to the entire world that you’re building a new team. At that point, you allow your young coach the time he needs to fulfill his duties. “You can’t send him packing after just four days. For what reason? This would mean that you made a mistake in planning earlier.” Then the former yellow and red technician focuses on the company: “Roma lacks a leading figure. You can’t blame the Friedkins entirely because they have invested a lot of money.” But they are proving that money alone is not enough. There is still something missing in a society where a point of reference is of utmost importance. Rome is a remarkably unique square: fans need to be pampered, assisted, ignited. Yet, it appears that there is a certain coldness. When asked about a potential return to coaching, Ranieri responds in this way: “I do not know, I do not know… the desire is strong. Let’s see, we are on the lookout.”