ROME — Claudio Ranieri was named Roma’s third coach of the season on Thursday, taking over for the fired Ivan Juric at the crisis-hit club. It’s the 73-year-old Ranieri’s third time coaching his hometown club, having previously guided the Giallorossi from 2009-11 and in 2019. He also began his playing career with Roma.

Claudio Ranieri has been named as Roma's third coach of the season amid a challenging year for the club. Known for his past successes with the team, he takes over from Ivan Juric who was dismissed following poor performance.

For the third time in his storied career, Sir Claudio will lead his boyhood club. Only this time, the challenge is entirely new: save the club from relegation.