Gasperini: ‘Roma’s plan was to win the Scudetto in 3 years, we wouldn’t mind getting there sooner’

Gian Piero Gasperini, the coach of Serie A side AS Roma, has revealed that the team's ambition was to secure the Scudetto within a three-year period, but he would not be opposed to achieving the milestone sooner. Gasperini made these remarks to the Corriere della Sera ahead of Roma's upcoming match against Como.

Currently, Roma finds itself level on 13 points with Inter and Lazio at the top of the league after just five matches of the Serie A season. The Giallorossi manager acknowledged that the path to the title is far from straightforward, emphasizing that "there are no straight roads or clear-cut paths" in football. He suggested that the team must navigate the inevitable ups and downs on their journey to success.

Gasperini's second season in Rome follows nine years at Atalanta, where he led the club to regular Champions League appearances and clinched the 2024 Europa League title. Donyell Malen, Roma's top scorer with six goals, has been instrumental in the team's strong start to the season. A win against Como would mark Gasperini's 300th Serie A victory.

When asked about the possibility of returning to his former club, Atalanta, Gasperini left the door open, stating, "Who can rule it out? One thing's for sure: I haven't sold the house." Atalanta, now managed by Maurizio Sarri, is currently sitting in 11th place after three consecutive defeats.