• Gian Piero Gasperini appointed as AS Roma's new manager on a three-year deal.
• Former Atalanta coach brings extensive experience and a winning pedigree.
• Claudio Ranieri steps down after leading Roma to a fifth-place finish in Serie A.
• Atalanta replaces Gasperini with Ivan Juric, his former assistant.
• Gasperini's goal is to return Roma to Champions League football.

AS Roma has officially named Gian Piero Gasperini as their new manager, replacing Claudio Ranieri who retired after leading the team to a fifth-place finish in Serie A. Gasperini has signed a three-year contract following nine successful years at Atalanta, where he transformed the club into a competitive force that won the Europa League in 2024, marking their first major European success. The 67-year-old's appointment signifies Roma's ambition to reclaim a spot in the Champions League, which they last achieved in 2017, according to Reuters, Channel News Asia, and Dawn.

Gasperini concluded his tenure at Atalanta after overseeing a remarkable transformation, with the club achieving European qualification for the first time in 26 years and finishing third in Serie A last season. Highlighting his tactical creativity and strong player development skills, Roma's management expressed confidence in Gasperini, with a statement outlining his qualities as "the right man for the mission." His prior experience includes coaching spells at clubs such as Genoa and Inter Milan, but Atalanta remains where he gained significant acclaim, according to Channel News Asia and Dawn.

In the wake of Gasperini's departure, Atalanta appointed Ivan Juric as his successor on a two-year deal. Juric, who has prior experience coaching at clubs like Hellas Verona and Southampton, has a challenging task ahead to replicate the successes of his mentor Gasperini. As Juric aims to solidify his management reputation, he faces the competitive landscape of Serie A, now with Gasperini coaching Roma, further intensifying their rivalry, as reported by Channel News Asia.