Former Roma and Italy great Daniele De Rossi is the hot favourite to become the new coach of Serie B side Palermo, hired by City Group.
The Sicilians have had a very active summer, as over the past three months they earned promotion to Serie B, the club was sold to the owners of Manchester City, then coach Silvio Baldini and his director of sport both abruptly resigned with pre-season already in full swing.
Their campaign officially kicks off on Saturday when they visit Torino in the first round of the Coppa Italia, but they are currently under a caretaker manager.
According to Sportitalia transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà, the new favourite is De Rossi, in what would be the 39-year-old’s first major coaching role.
After an entire career at Roma, the midfielder played six months at Boca Juniors before hanging up his boots in January 2020.
He then became part of Roberto Mancini’s Italy staff at EURO 2020, but is eager to get to work at club level.
Eugenio Corini had been the most likely contender for Palermo, especially as he has history with the club as both a player and a coach.
Mark my words, Danielle will be a great coach. The Guy is smart, devoted, pas(s)ionate, charismatic, but also willing to put his ego aside.
Palermo in Serie B would be an excellent start for him. Of course, after 2-3 seasons, he should take over Roma & win with us everything he wasn’t able to as a player.
I remember Palermo is the team who changed coaches more often than we change clothes lol. Thankfully there is a new owner in place and I hope DDR will do great there.
It’s also worth noting that Italian teams usually are more willing to put faith in untried former players as their coaches, yet they can’t find the same faith regarding the young players breaking the first teams.
even gattuso can become decent coach. DDR has everythings to become next great italian coach. he has charisma, discipline, tactical knowledge. what he need experience, and palermo suited him with less pressure to do what he want. i hope he will and wish him the best if he choosen.
Get some experience as coach and he will be the next ROMA coach after Mourinho era
I guess the coppa match against Reggiana doesn’t count as an official kickoff?