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Claudio Ranieri thanks FIGC President Gabriele Gravina for the chance to educate the Italy nationwide workforce: ‘The Friedkins gave me full assist, this resolution is mine.’
Claudio Ranieri has rejected the possibility to develop into the brand new Italy nationwide workforce coach, changing Luciano Spalletti.
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Ranieri is at the moment working as an advisor to Roma house owners after a six-month spell because the Giallorossi coach and would have continued overlaying the identical function additionally because the Nationwide workforce coach.
Ranieri explains Italy refusal
epa12073558 Roma’s coach Claudio Ranieri gestures throughout the Italian Serie A soccer match between AS Roma and ACF Fiorentina, in Rome, Italy, 04 Might 2025. EPA-EFE/ANGELO CARCONI
The 73-year-old defined his resolution with a quick assertion launched to ANSA.
“I thank President Gravina for the chance; it’s an excellent honour. Nonetheless, I’ve mirrored and determined to stay absolutely dedicated to my new function at Roma,” Ranieri stated.
“The Friedkins gave me full assist, backing me no matter any resolution I may make concerning the nationwide workforce; this resolution is mine.”
ROME, ITALY – FEBRUARY 20: Claudio Ranieri, Head Coach of AS Roma, seems on previous to the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between AS Roma and FC Porto at Stadio Olimpico on February 20, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Pictures)
Spalletti was sacked earlier than a World Cup qualifying match in opposition to Moldova, however nonetheless led the workforce on Monday evening, securing a 2-0 win in Reggio Emilia.
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The ex-Azzurri boss received 12 video games from 24, drew six and misplaced as many.
The Italian Federation stays looking out for a brand new coach to exchange Spalletti, and ex-Milan boss Pioli seems to be amongst their main choices after Ranieri’s refusal.
What Spalletti stated after final sport as Italy coach
REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – JUNE 9: Luciano Spalletti head coach of Italy gestures throughout the FIFA 2026 Qualifier between Italy and Moldova at Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on June 09, 2025 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)
“I dwell with difficulties, I’ve completed so my complete life. When somebody tries to indicate pity for me, I really feel like headbutting them, I react to that each time
“I admit that I’m not abandoning an excellent Italy squad to my successor, as a result of tonight once more it was not an excellent efficiency. I used to be given the chance to work. I attempted, I made errors, and I staged some experiments. In no matter I do, I attempt to be taught, I’m not satisfied that I do know greater than anybody else.”
