GENOA, Italy (AP) — Former Roma captain Daniele De Rossi was named head coach of relegation-threatened Genoa on Thursday, replacing Patrick Vieira.
While Genoa did not provide contract details, Italian media reported De Rossi was given a deal through the end of the season.
Vieira left last week with the team in last place and winless through nine rounds of Serie A. Interim managers Roberto Murgita and Domenico Criscito then led Genoa to its first win on Monday over Sassuolo.
Genoa currently sits 18th in the standings, one point above Hellas Verona and two points above bottom-side Fiorentina.
De Rossi played virtually his entire career with Roma and won the World Cup with Italy in 2006.
He coached Roma for nine months last year after being hired to replace Jose Mourinho midway through the season, but he was fired in September 2024.
De Rossi's only other coaching experience was with Spal in Serie B during the 2022-23 season.
He will make his debut at home against Fiorentina on Sunday.