The former Atalanta coach has succeeded Ranieri, who switched to a management role.
Ranieri admits that he helped Gasperini, while he also admitted that he rejected the Italy job last week.
Ranieri's first words:
“Good morning, you called me a liar when I said no to Gasperini. I contacted him and he said why not. But he wasn't, then the Friedkins chose him because he has always done well.
“He is able to change the face of the athlete. Gasperini is aware of the difficulties on the market, so we said it will take time.
“Gasperini was called to start something that will bear fruit. He is strong, Frank, he says things about it. I understand your work, it is difficult and you are very good. Now you will tell us who the new Ds. Gian Piero will be, thank you.”
The new director -general after the departure of Florent Ghisolfi?
“There are different names, the company will make the best choice.”
His relationship with he to breath?
“I didn't like him either, I told him against the many names, I called his: Roma needs a strong character that wants to improve. It will not be easy, so we give him a year to let himself be understandable. Patience is needed. My relationship will be a friend who stays aside and will try to resolve the situation.”
How did the negotiations go?
“We spoke, he was open, and at the end of the championship we spoke again. We met in Florence … It is known. There was an immediate bond, he is motivated and enthusiastic. I am happy and satisfied.
“We have to work, there will be a change in mentality. I have been a big brother of the team, I encouraged them without accusing anyone.
“I succeeded with some, with others less. It is part of the role. The players want a simple person like Gasperini.”
What do you expect in three years?
“Go to the Champions League, then the championship. But now we are at the base, in a new birth. The Friedkins have spent a lot and want to do it again. They move forward in the stadium. They want to bring the Roma brand to the top. This is what made us in love.”
What did he ask GAP?
“Gasperini to do … (Atalanta President Antonio) Percassi always for save after the fourth year, we will not be at that level, but we will ask him to do it right. The fans will identify, it will take time. If we went to the Champions League, we would have met all the big teams and we are not ready for this.
“But we are ready for the Europa League. I hope for a good journey. United, with the consciousness of having to swallow Bitter. I told Gasterini that the fans want to see the team fighting, even when they lose.”
The national question? What can you tell us?
“Everything has been said, I respect Italy, but I am from Rome.”