Club legend Daniele De Rossi sacked by Roma after winless start to Serie A season

De Rossi replaced Mourinho at club in January.

Daniele De Rossi replaced José Mourinho at Roma in January but leaves after a winless start to the Serie A season. Pic: Getty Images

Daniele De Rossi has been sacked by Roma after eight months as head coach following a winless start to the Serie A season.

De Rossi, who spent nearly two decades at Roma as a player, took over as head coach in January after José Mourinho was dismissed. He signed a contract extension until 2027 in June.