Claudio Ranieri Denies Reports of Carlo Ancelotti Succeeding Him at AS Roma

AS Roma manager Claudio Ranieri denies reports of approaching Carlo Ancelotti to succeed him, calling the stories 'wide of the mark'.

AS Roma manager Claudio Ranieri has moved to quash rumors suggesting that he has approached Carlo Ancelotti to succeed him as the club's manager starting from next season. Ranieri emphatically denied the reports, stating, “All the reports about me calling Carlo Ancelotti to become the next Roma manager starting from next season are not true.”

Ranieri was unequivocal in his dismissal of the rumors, adding, “These stories are wide of the mark.” The Italian manager's denial will come as a relief to Roma fans, who may have been concerned about the prospect of Ranieri's departure.

The rumors had suggested that Ranieri had sounded out Ancelotti about the possibility of taking over at Roma, but it appears that there is no truth to these claims. With Ranieri's position at the helm seemingly secure, Roma can now focus on the remainder of the season without distraction.