Serie A giants Roma sacked Daniele de Rossi recently and while they didn’t mention much about the fractures at the club, it seems as if the Paulo Dybala situation was a key aspect that led to the

Paulo Dybala's contract situation had a part to play in Daniele de Rossi's shock sacking as Roma boss, according to Italian media. The Serie A giant made the surprising decision to relieve their club legend of his head coaching duties just a few months after extending his contract.

Roma chief executive Lina Souloukou has stepped down, the Serie A club said on Sunday, following fan anger over the sacking of manager Daniele De Rossi.

Lina Souloukou has announced her resignation. Her decision to step down comes four days after the sacking of head coach Daniele de Rossi. De Rossi’s dismissal was met with anger by Roma supporters, with Souloukou receiving much of the backlash.

De Rossi is loved by Roma fans as a local boy turned World Cup winner who played almost his entire career for his hometown club.