🚨 Official: Roma unveil new crest, historic symbol returns 🟡🔴 | OneFootball

Roma returns to the old crest: these words emerge from the end-of-season statement released today by the club’s owners, Dan and Ryan Friedkin.

The issue of Roma’s crest has been a long-standing controversy: since May 2013, when the Pallotta ownership decided to change the logo by removing the ASR monogram and replacing it with the inscription ROMA 1927, fans have repeatedly and loudly called for a return to the old crest.

The Friedkins have taken steps to “bring order” to Roma’s history, repeatedly reviving old crests and also using on the jerseys the colors of the clubs that merged in 1927 to create AS Roma: Fortitudo, Alba, and Roman.

This is why next year’s third Roma kit will be white and green, like Alba’s, with the ASR monogram on the chest.

Now the Friedkins have also announced the return of the old crest, with the shield featuring the she-wolf and the ASR monogram: “We are proud to announce the progressive reclaiming of the historic ASR crest, a symbol that embodies the soul of this Club. This decision, made with deep respect for our tradition and in response to the deepest wishes of our fans, is a tribute to Roma’s identity. It reflects our belief that a Club’s symbols matter, and that honoring our roots is essential to building our future.”

This decision is part of a rebranding effort aimed at celebrating the team’s centenary, founded in 1927.

This is why the Friedkins have decided to bring further clarity regarding the club’s founding date: historically, June 7, 1927, is celebrated, the date on which the merger agreement was signed in the office of Fortitudo president Italo Foschi, and July 22, 1927, when the first assembly of the new club was held and the management roles were assigned.

The Friedkins explained the decision to celebrate the latter as the club’s founding date: “We are also eager to celebrate the new season with all of you on July 22, a date rooted in the hearts of generations of Roma fans. As we approach the Centenary, we want to reaffirm our commitment to honoring the history, traditions, and identity of Roma.

The respect we owe to the founding fathers is equal to the respect we owe to the feelings of our fans. For this reason, fully aware of the historical value and significance of June 7, 1927, as the founding of AS Roma, we have decided that July 22 will be our special day of celebration: an annual milestone and an anniversary for fans and the Club, united in pride and affection for the extraordinary historical heritage of AS Roma.”

The message then addresses the club’s current affairs, thanking Claudio Ranieri and confirming his role as senior advisor, and introducing the new coach Gian Piero Gasperini, described as “A coach of great experience, personality, and vision”, emphasizing “his football philosophy, deep work ethic, and ability to develop talent”.

Finally, there is also mention of the stadium project in Pietralata: “A new majestic Colosseum, which we promise to build.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.