Sky: Pioli not on Roma shortlist to replace Ranieri

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 05: AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli looks onduring the Serie A TIM match between AC Milan and Genoa CFC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 05, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Sky Sport Italia reports that ex-Milan coach Stefano Pioli is not on Roma’s shortlist to replace Claudio Ranieri in 2025-26.

According to Sky Sport Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Roma won’t look to Pioli to replace Ranieri next season.

The ex-Rossoneri boss, now at Al-Nassr, had previously been linked with the Stadio Olimpico job, but according to the latest report, he’s not among the candidates considered for the role.

According to Di Marzio, Roma monitor Cesc Fabregas (Como) and Francesco Farioli (Ajax), but the club also scrutinises other coaches.

Ranieri returned to the Stadio Olimpico for a third stint in November, signing a contract until the end of the season.

The experienced coach has repeatedly said that he will not remain at the club beyond the summer, reiterating that Roma will be the last club in his career.

Ranieri will have his say in naming his successor, and according to Di Marzio, the club will make an announcement soon.

What Ranieri said about Roma 1-0 Fiorentina

Roma beat direct rivals Fiorentina on Sunday, securing their 14th home win in the last 16 matches.

“I don’t know where we can go from here,” the coach said.

“I always ask the maximum from the players. I tell them that this summer, when we’re at the beach on vacation, we should have no regrets, no recriminations. We must be happy with what we will have managed to achieve.

“But I want to say that today we played against a very strong team.

“They’re technically very good, good, good. We wanted to press them high, but we couldn’t because they moved the ball well.

“So, we played a great game, full of suffering, and that’s what makes me proudest. Because when I ask for a performance, Roma always delivers.”