CLAUDIO RANIERI has completed a shock retirement U-turn to return for a third stint as Roma manager, according to reports.
The legendary Italian, 73, took charge of the Serie A giants from 2009 to 2011 and then again in 2019.
Claudio Ranieri has returned to Roma for a third spell as managerAP
But he called time on his illustrious career in management when he left Cagliari at the end of last season.
However, it is understood he has agreed a deal to head back to the Stadio Olimpico dugout.
Fabrizio Romano tweeted: “Claudio Ranieri and his lawyers already signed all formal documents for his return to AS Roma as head coach.”
And the news is being widely reported within the Italian media.
He becomes Roma’s third manager of the season.
Daniele De Rossi, who took over from Jose Mourinho in January, was sacked just four games into the 2024-25 campaign and then the board axed Ivan Juric earlier this week.
Roma sit way down in 12th in the Serie A table following Sunday’s 3-2 defeat at home to Bologna.
That was their fourth loss in their last five league matches – including a 5-1 thumping at Fiorentina – and spelt the end for Juric after just 53 days and 12 games in charge.
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