Allegri in Rome as Friedkins eye dream coaching appointment amid Serie A competition | OneFootball

Massimiliano Allegri is expected to spend the coming days in Rome to attend the Italian Open tennis tournament, but his visit to the capital could also offer Roma owners Dan and Ryan Friedkin a timely opportunity to meet one of the coaches on their shortlist.

The Giallorossi have yet to make a final decision on who will succeed Claudio Ranieri, as they continue to assess several candidates.

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP) (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)

While Cesc Fabregas and Gian Piero Gasperini remain under consideration, Calciomercato.com reports that Allegri is seen as the club’s ‘dream’ option — a name that has been on Roma’s radar since last autumn. At the time, however, the situation was complicated by the club’s bloated coaching payroll and disappointing Serie A form.

Allegri visits Rome amid rumours of Giallorossi interest

Now, with Ranieri having revitalised Roma’s Champions League hopes, the Friedkins may feel they’re in a stronger position to attract a high-profile manager like Allegri — especially if a top-four finish is secured.

With Allegri currently in the capital and the Friedkins also expected in the city today, a meeting between the two parties cannot be ruled out, although at this stage it remains speculation.

Juventus’ Italian coach Massimiliano Allegri reacts during the Italian Serie A football match between Juventus and Fiorentina, at The Allianz Stadium, in Turin on April 7, 2024. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP) (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)

Roma are also aware that they may face strong competition from Serie A rivals Milan and Napoli in the race to convince the former Juventus boss to take over at the Stadio Olimpico.