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Andrea Pirlo ‘very happy’ for De Rossi’s early success with Roma

FLORENCE, ITALY - JANUARY 29: Andrea Pirlo during the "Panchina d'Oro" award season 2022/2023 at Centro Tecnico Federale di Coverciano on January 29, 2024 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Andy Mattioli

Former Italy midfielder and Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo spoke with fondness about his friend and Italy teammate, Daniele De Rossi, in an interview with Sky Sport.

Pirlo – who is currently at the helm of Sampdoria in Serie B – had this to say about De Rossi’s early impact as a coach with Roma:

“I’m very happy for him, he’s doing very well,” said the legendary midfielder.

“He gave a very specific imprint to the team despite the little time at his disposal. I just wish him the best of luck, but he definitely knows what he has to do to earn his long-term place in the club.”

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