Roberto Mancini shortlisted to replace Ivan Juric as Roma manager

After Sunday, Ivan Juric is expected to depart AS Roma as the team focuses on Roberto Mancini, their top target. After AS Roma's forthcoming Serie A match against Bologna on Sunday, Juric's brief career as manager will come to an end, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, as the team looks to sign Italian coach Roberto Mancini, a former Manchester City and European Championship winner. 

Mancini, 59, is willing to return to his own country after leaving his position as head coach of the Saudi national team. However, he is requesting a two-year deal with the possibility of an additional season's extension.

Ivan Juric, who arrived at AS Roma in mid-September to succeed club legend Daniele De Rossi, has led the team in 11 games so far in all competitions, winning four, losing as many, and drawing three. Following Jose Mourinho and De Rossi, the Croatian is going to be the third manager fired by the team in 2024.

Frank Lampard, the former Chelsea coach who hasn't coached a team since briefly leading the Blues in 2023, has also been widely linked to a move to the Serie A club. Additionally, Lampard is predicted to take Julen Lopetegui's place at West Ham.

When will Ivan Juric be sacked by AS Roma?

In the next several hours, club owners Friedkins are anticipated to arrive in the capital to meet with Florent Ghisolfi, the club director, and the coach. Given that the Friedkins' most recent trip to Rome was to fire his replacement, Danielle De Rossi, this might put Juric under even more pressure. The club owners also directly told José Mourinho that he might be let go in January.

According to reports, Mancini has asked for a two-year deal with a one-year extension option. Additionally, the Friedkins are searching for a new CEO, and Giovanni Carnevali of Sassuolo appears to be their top choice. Nonetheless, Juric will speak to media members at a press conference prior to the game.