Claudio Ranieri turned down Italy to stay at Roma. Gian Piero Gasperini chose the capital club over Juventus and left Atalanta after transforming the Bergamo team into a top contender in Italy and Europe.

Gian Piero Gasperini said Tuesday he does not expect Roma can challenge for the Serie A title in his first season after leaving Atalanta "but you never know". Roma begin their first Serie A season under Gasperini with the visit of Bologna,

Claudio Ranieri led the presentation of Gian Piero Gasperini as new AS Roma coach today. The former Atalanta coach has succeeded Ranieri, who has moved into a management role. Ranieri admits he helped select Gasperini, while also admitting he turned down the Italy job last week.