In a move that has sent ripples of excitement across Italian football—even drawing attention from FIFA President Gianni Infantino—Daniele De Rossi has been confirmed as the new manager of Genoa. Get Italian Football News have been informed of the immense passion and conviction behind the former Roma legend’s decision to join the Rossoblu at a critical time of the season.

A choice of the heart

The former World Cup winner pushed hard to make the deal happen, motivated primarily by his admiration for the club and its incredible atmosphere:

The decision by De Rossi to take the managerial role at Genoa was largely driven by his affinity for the club’s exceptional atmosphere.

He was particularly drawn to the passionate nature of the fans and the knowledge that the Stadio Luigi Ferraris consistently provides a packed and vibrant environment. His enthusiasm to begin training there stems directly from his desire to lead a team supported by such committed and vocal supporters.

Belief in current Genoa squad

Genoa currently sits in a precarious position in the Serie A table (18th after 10 matches), yet De Rossi enters the role with fierce optimism, providing a massive boost to morale during this fragile moment for the club.

De Rossi is said to be convinced he can achieve much more with the current squad, despite their standing.

Crucially, he always showed conviction in the current squad when discussing the role, even as the club sounded out other potential managers.

De Rossi’s contract

De Rossi has signed an initial six-month contract with an automatic one-year renewal built into the deal—a clause that will be triggered if Genoa remains in Serie A. This structure firmly ties the coach’s future to the immediate goal of top-flight survival, a challenge the new manager has enthusiastically embraced.

The high-profile arrival, following the sacking of Patrick Vieira, has already had a significant media impact, injecting a wave of positivity and determination into the Ligurian side as they look to climb out of the relegation zone.