Roma head coach Paulo Fonseca to depart at finish of season

Paulo Fonseca will depart his function as AS Roma coach on the finish of the season, the Serie A membership confirmed on Tuesday.
The announcement comes two days earlier than Roma face Manchester United within the second leg of its Europa League semi-final tie, a match Fonseca will nonetheless oversee together with his facet trailing 6-2.
“Even if the results have not always been there on the pitch, we know that he has left many positive elements that will continue to help our development,” Tiago Pinto, the membership’s basic supervisor stated.
“Like the many talented and young players he has encouraged and improved, and our progress in the Europa League this season. We are building a path to success at Roma, and Paulo has played an important role in that.”
Fonseca led Roma to a fifth-placed end in Serie A final season however has struggled this time period.
Roma appeared to be on the right track for a top-four end that might safe Champions League soccer for subsequent season on the flip of the yr, however one win in its final eight league matches has left the group seventh within the standings.
“Over these last two years we have experienced a number of highs and lows, but I have always given my all for this club and this city – a city that has always been so welcoming,” Fonseca stated.
“I would like to thank the Roma fans, the players, and all those who have helped us during this journey. We still have some very important games in front of us this season that we want to win.”