Ryan and Dan Friedkin speak, what they said

Following the dismissal of Daniele De Rossi and the acquisition of Premier League club Everton, Dan and Ryan Friedkin wanted to address Roma fans. “We want to say this – reads a note on the team’s official website -: 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 possible acquisition of Everton does not change in any way our commitment to Roma”, they added. “On the contrary, – they continued – the synergy between the clubs can only bring advantages to Roma. Each club in our portfolio operates independently and Roma remains at the heart of our football ambitions. You can rest assured, our commitment in terms of time, resources and energy towards Roma will not be reduced. Our objective is clear: see Roma consistently compete at the highest levels of European football“.

“Football is celebrated globally for its unique beauty. Every game is filled with passion, emotion and unpredictability, and that’s why we love it,” reads the AS Roma website. “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 window marked the start of a multi-year strategic project designed to return Roma to the pinnacle of European football. The development of a new stadium, a key element of this vision, is already underway and will pay homage to the Club’s rich history.”

“To you, extraordinary fans: – concluded the Friedkins – we recognize the great responsibility that has been entrusted to us in leading this historic Club. Your constant loyalty is our strength as we continue to work towards the future. We value your opinions and want to make sure we listen to them. You are the soul of the company, and our goal is to make you proud.”