The offer Xavi rejected to return to the sidelines

Xavi Hernández has turned down an offer to lead AS Roma following the departure of Daniele De Rossi as coach, as reported by the Italian media Corriere dello Sport. The Roman club, which had a complicated start to the season in Serie A, was looking for a renowned figure to steer the ship. However, the Spanish coach, who has not resumed his career since leaving FC Barcelona, showed no interest in taking on the role. This rejection forced Roma's management to seek other options to fill the vacancy on the bench.

Roma wasted no time in contacting other potential candidates, but the outlook was not straightforward. Among the names that emerged for the position were Francesco Farioli and Stefano Pioli, both Italian coaches with experience in the league, but neither was willing to accept the challenge at that time. The team's situation did not help: after five matchdays in Serie A, the giallorossi had only managed to secure six points, a concerning situation for a club aiming for European competitions.

Ivan Juric, the Chosen One

Ultimately, the club opted for Ivan Jurić, who took on the challenge and debuted with a convincing 3-0 victory against Udinese. This first win under his leadership brought some relief to the fans and the board, who hope that the Croatian coach will revitalize the team and lead it to more competitive positions in the Italian league. Though Xavi was the initial choice, Roma now places its trust in Jurić to overcome the rocky start and return the club to its peak form.

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