Gasperini: “I used to be the enemy, now we’re writing a beautiful chapter together.”

Gian Piero Gasperini, the coach of Roma, received the fifth annual "Cuore di Leone-Gian Luigi Corti" award at Genoa's Porto Antico. The award ceremony took place in the historic Porto Antico district. During the event, Gasperini reflected on his journey with Roma, expressing that it had transformed from a rivalry to a joyful collaboration.

Gasperini acknowledged Inter Milan's dominance in the league, stating, "We know that Inter is a great team, but so is Como, in a championship that is proving to be truly balanced." His remarks were reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport.

The Genoa-born coach shared his personal story with Roma, noting that his relationship with the club was still in its early stages. He had joined Roma a year and a half ago, but he emphasized that the bond was as strong as any previous connections he had forged. Gasperini expressed optimism about the future, stating, "We hope to continue on this path."

Regarding Lazio's start to the season, Gasperini described it as a surprise, but also a valuable opportunity. He praised the city of Rome for its enthusiasm for football, stating, "Rome is extraordinary, even in terms of enthusiasm for football. Roma always has a full stadium, while Lazio perhaps has other problems."

On the progress of his team, Gasperini provided an initial assessment of the season. He stated, "We have been competitive for a few months now. Roma has improved a lot, but we started well last year too. Eleven games is certainly not a lot, but it is still significant for how the team has performed. The environment gives us great fuel to do well."

Finally, Gasperini shared his motivation for accepting the move to the capital. He explained, "When my time with Atalanta ended, I went to a club I was a bitter enemy of. It wasn't exactly a respected opponent, but it was also a great challenge. I was convinced that Roma was the club with the greatest football enthusiasm. It was a great challenge, and challenge and courage go well together."