Claudio Ranieri is about to make an epic return to professional football, and it couldn’t be with any other team than his beloved AS Roma. After announcing his retirement in May this year, the 73-year-old Italian coach seemed to have definitively closed the door on his managerial career. However, Roma—the team from his hometown, where he had both played and coached—was the one force strong enough to make him reconsider his retirement.

Rumors of his return started to circulate when Roma’s president and vice president, Dan and Ryan Friedkin, called him to London to discuss the possibility of him coming back. The team’s sporting crisis, which has seen several coaches come and go this season, triggered this decision. Ranieri, known for his vast experience and ability to calm troubled waters, is expected to take on the challenge of managing the team until the end of the season, with the possibility of assuming a role in the club’s management afterward.

For Ranieri, returning to Roma isn’t just a professional challenge; it’s also an act of love for the Giallorossi colors. His previous time at the club, especially during his first stint between 2009 and 2011, left a lasting mark on the fans and almost led the team to win the Scudetto. Now, with a team in need of leadership and results, Ranieri’s return promises to bring the stability and experience the club desperately needs.

Although the official announcement is still pending, everything points to Ranieri taking over the training sessions in the coming hours. His experience with teams like Leicester, where he led them to the historic 2016 Premier League title, and his connection with Roma, are factors that have the fans excited. This return not only promises to improve performance on the pitch but also to revive the club's identity during this critical moment.