Gasperini: Coach and sporting director must be ‘connected’ hints at Koné’s Roma exit
Gasperini: Coach and sporting director must be ‘connected’ hints at Koné’s Roma exit Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini insists that the coach and sporting director must be ‘very close and connected’ but hints that Manu Koné might leave the Olimpico in the summer. Roma are preparing for an away game at Parma, who have already secured survival. On the other hand, the Giallorossi are still fighting for a Champions League place, just one point behind fourth-placed Juventus.
Parma vs. Roma – Gasperini’s pre-match press conference “Every game is decisive, especially now, with only three remaining,” Gasperini said at a press conference on Saturday, via Gazzetta. “Parma play good football, even if they have secured survival, no team ever gives anything away, and this is positive.
“I’ve known [Parma coach] Carlos Cuesta; he is a very prepared lad. He immediately reached the top despite his young age. He can be risky at times, but he has proven himself.
” Gasperini has been given increasing power by club owners who sacked Senior Advisor Claudio Ranieri two weeks ago. Ranieri was on bad terms with Gasperini, and the same is true of Roma sporting director Frederic Massara, who is also expected to leave the club at the end of the season. ROME, ITALY – MARCH 19: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between AS Roma and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Olimpico on March 19, 2026 in Rome, Italy.
(Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) Gasperini was asked whether Roma are already late in planning ahead for next season. “A lot depends on what the club wants to do, so we need to turn to them,” he replied. I don’t see anyone holding an advantage.