Better than Jose Mourinho?! Roma confirm Daniele De Rossi to remain as manager beyond end of Serie A season

Roma have confirmed that club legend Daniele De Rossi will remain as the manager beyond the end of this season.

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• De Rossi given an extension by Roma
• Led Roma to challenge for Champions League spots
• Also led the club to the Europa semi-final

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  In February, I Giallorossi signed De Rossi to a contract until the end of the season, and they have now confirmed that they have handed an extension to the 40-year-old as they want him to stay with the club for next season and for the 'foreseeable future'.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  De Rossi replaced Jose Mourinho and took over a team that was ninth in the league rankings. Following a seven-game league unbeaten streak, Roma has risen to fifth place in the standings under the former Italy international. They have also advanced to the Europa League semi-final after beating AC Milan in the quarter-final.

• WHAT DE ROSSI SAID

  Speaking ahead of the clash against Milan, De Rossi said [via RomaPress]: "The announcement? It means that I am here to stay and continue serving as Roma’s head coach. It’s also a way of saying that not everything depends on tonight. For me it’s a huge confidence boost.

  "My staff and I convinced the President in 3 months and doing so before this match is a gigantic demonstration of trust. I haven’t had time to celebrate this announcement because my mind is only focused on Milan."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR DE ROSSI?

  Roma will now be in action when they host the in-form Bologna side in Serie A action on Monday, April 22 as they look to hunt down Thiago Motta's side for the last Champions League spots.