Roma choose Daniele De Rossi as head coach after sacking Jose Mourinho

De Rossi spent 18 years at Roma.

Roma have announced former captain Daniele De Rossi as their new head coach after sacking Jose Mourinho earlier on Tuesday.

De Rossi, 40, who spent 18 years as a player at Roma, has agreed a short-term deal until June 2024, his hometown club said on their official website.