Genoa Names Daniele De Rossi as Patrick Vieira's Replacement

Daniele De Rossi appointed as new Genoa manager

Genoa appoints Daniele De Rossi as new manager, replacing Patrick Vieira, as they aim to escape relegation in Serie A.

“Genoa CFC announces that Daniele De Rossi has been appointed head coach of the first team...”

Genoa has officially appointed Daniele De Rossi as their new manager, replacing Patrick Vieira, who was sacked earlier this week. De Rossi's appointment comes as the club looks to turn its fortunes around and escape the relegation zone in Serie A.

Vieira's departure follows a disappointing start to the season, with Genoa failing to secure a win in their first nine matches, accumulating three draws and six losses, and sitting at the bottom of the Serie A table.

However, Genoa bounced back with a crucial 2-1 win at Sassuolo over the weekend, courtesy of Domenico Criscito's interim management, lifting them to 18th place and level on six points with 17th-placed Pisa, who are currently safe from relegation.

“Genoa CFC announces that Daniele De Rossi has been appointed head coach of the first team,” the club said in a statement.

“The new coach has already met with the players and will lead the afternoon training session scheduled at the Signorini Sports Centre.”

📝 Genoa CFC comunica di aver affidato a Daniele De Rossi la conduzione tecnica della prima squadra. Il nuovo allenatore ha già incontrato i giocatori in organico e dirigerà l’allenamento pomeridiano in agenda al Centro Sportivo Signorini.

La presentazione ai media con Diego… pic.twitter.com/eZ5qgagE1P

— Genoa CFC (@GenoaCFC) November 6, 2025

Daniele De Rossi, 42, transitioned from player to head coach at AS Roma in January 2024, succeeding José Mourinho. During his tenure, Roma secured a sixth-place finish in Serie A and reached the Europa League semi-finals, earning him a contract extension until 2027. Despite this, De Rossi was let go in September due to a disappointing start to the season, culminating in a 1-1 draw against Genoa.

📸 First day at the office 🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/Ol5CKY45Xo

— Genoa CFC (@GenoaCFC) November 6, 2025

Genoa will host Fiorentina at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 14:00 UTC, in a crucial Serie A matchup. Fiorentina is coming off a turbulent week, having parted ways with manager Stefano Pioli on Tuesday due to a dismal winless start, leaving them at the bottom of the Serie A table.