Roma chief Monchi says they're close to naming Luciano Spalletti's replacement.
Sassuolo coach Eusebio Di Francesco was spotted in Rome today, but refused to answer questions on his future.
“We're still working on it, though we've come a long way. Our priority was for Luciano to stay, but obviously we were working on alternatives at the same time in case this happened," Monchi told Roma TV.
“We are very clear on the candidate we want to lead the team next season and that's what we're working on. Fundamentally, we want a coach who has clear ideas, has a hard-work ethic, is able to buy into the club philosophy, conveys the club's values and is a winner. I think those characteristics sum up the Coach we want to take us forward.
“As I said, one of the things I was excited about when I joined Roma was the chance to work with Luciano. Sadly that's not been possible. As I said in his farewell press conference, my perception of Luciano is even better now that it was before I arrived here. I have a better idea because I've seen him work.
“I hope our paths cross again in the future. I wish him all the luck in the world, because I think he deserves that.
“My message to the Roma fans is to have confidence in the project, to have confidence that the road ahead is going to be an exciting one. As I said at my unveiling, I didn't leave Sevilla for nothing. I'm here because I want to win. I want to achieve big things at a club that in my opinion deserves it. That's the message to the fans.
"We want to achieve what the Roma fans dream of. That would be the greatest reward for our work."
Source: tribalfootball.com