Ahead of Sunday’s pivotal Serie A match between Roma and Juventus, manager Claudio Ranieri addressed his controversial departure from the Bianconeri in 2009 during a press conference. “Was it a traumatic separation? No, because the truth isn’t what’s been said,” he remarked. “I know the truth. If I ever write a book, I’ll tell it. There’s no desire for revenge here—just a great game between two teams fighting for something bigger.”
Ranieri’s Juventus Tenure: Unfinished Business
The Roman-born coach led Juventus from 2007 to 2009, guiding the club to a third-place finish in their first season back in Serie A after Farsopoli and a runner-up spot the following year. His tenure ended abruptly when he was dismissed with two games remaining in the 2008-09 campaign, replaced by Ciro Ferrara. Despite overseeing 93 matches (46 wins, 30 draws, 17 losses), Ranieri’s exit was marred by clashes over transfer strategies and boardroom disagreements—a narrative he hinted remains incomplete.
Roma’s Challenge Against Juventus
Ranieri, now in his third stint at Roma, emphasized his focus on the present: “I haven’t analysed this game through the lens of past battles. Every match has its own story.” He acknowledged Juventus’ strong league position but remained defiant: “We started poorly this season, but we’ll make every game difficult for our opponents. Our fans deserve to feel proud, no matter the result.”
