ROME (AP) — Roma’s usually silent American proprietor has issued a press release to reassure followers after a turbulent week for the Italian membership.
Monday’s assertion got here shortly after the Texas-based Friedkin Group — fronted by Dan Friedkin and his son, Ryan — reached an settlement to buy a majority stake in English Premier League outfit Everton.
The deal is topic to approval from English soccer authorities.
“We love the attractive sport. The potential addition of Everton to our portfolio doesn’t alter our concentrate on AS Roma,” the Friedkins stated on the Roma web site. “If something, the multi-club symbiosis will solely assist Roma.
“Every membership in our portfolio operates independently and AS Roma stays on the coronary heart of our soccer ambitions. Relaxation assured, our dedication of time, assets, and vitality to Roma won’t be diminished.”
Roma coach and former captain Daniele De Rossi was surprisingly fired on Wednesday, resulting in outrage amongst followers.
There have been protests on Sunday earlier than and through Roma’s first match underneath new coach Ivan Juric. Roma beat Udinese 3-0 for its first win of the season.
“Allow us to say this; now we have the utmost respect for Daniele and consider he may have an ideal profession as a coach. Perhaps even someday again at Roma,” the assertion added.
“The choice to half methods with him was extremely tough, however we made it with the idea that it offers us one of the best alternative to compete for trophies this season.”
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