Through the official website of Roma, Dan And Ryan Friedkin wanted to reassure the Giallorossi people after the acquisition of Everton, announced today. The long press release also included a comment on the dismissal of De Rossi: “Football is appreciated globally for its unique beauty. Every game is full of passion, emotion and unpredictability, and that is why we love it. But beyond the results on the pitch, our responsibility as owners of the Club is to make important decisions that we believe are in the best interests of Roma, even when they are extremely difficult. The summer transfer campaign marked the start of a multi-year strategic project designed to return Roma to the top of European football. The development of a new stadium, a key element of this vision, is already underway and will pay homage to the rich history of the Club.
We want to say this: we have a deep respect for Daniele, convinced that he will have a successful career as a coach, and maybe one day he will return to Roma. Parting ways with him was a very difficult decision, but we took it with the conviction that it is the right path to aim for trophies this season.
We remain active investors in the sports sector. We love beautiful football. The potential acquisition of Everton in no way changes our commitment to Roma. On the contrary, the synergy between the clubs can only bring benefits to Roma. Each club in our portfolio operates independently, and Roma remains at the heart of our football ambitions. You can rest assured that our commitment of time, resources and energy to Roma will not be reduced. Our goal is clear: to see Roma consistently compete at the highest level of European football.
To you, our extraordinary fans: we recognize the great responsibility we have in leading this historic Club. Your continued loyalty is our strength as we continue to work towards the future. We value your opinions and want to ensure that we listen to them. You are the soul of the club, and our goal is to make you proud.
Come on Rome,
Dan and Ryan Friedkin”.