Illustrator Gabriel Foligno Photographer Fabio Rossi AS Roma
Roma: The Friedkin Era
On August 17, 2020, the official transfer of the club from James Pallotta to the Friedkin family—specifically, Dan and Ryan—began, marking the beginning of the recent era of AS Roma. In 2021, the new club's first surprise move was the…
On August 17, 2020, the official transfer of the club from James Pallotta to the Friedkin family—specifically, Dan and Ryan—began, marking the beginning of the recent era of AS Roma. In 2021, the new club's first surprise move was the acquisition of Jose Mourinho following the end of his relationship with Paulo Fonseca.
At the helm of Roma, the Special One won the first European trophy in the Giallorossi's history, under the guidance of the Friedkin family, but for two and a half seasons (he was sacked in January) he failed to achieve the club's goal of qualifying for the Champions League, a goal the Roman club had missed for seven years.
Following the Mourinho stint, whom Roma fans loved from the start for his status, resume, and charisma, the Friedkins made the most comfortable but also riskiest choice: handing over the reins to former Giallorossi icon Daniele De Rossi, the only person who could calm a crowd in turmoil following the departure of a popular leader like the special one.
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Matteo Zamprioli