Chiesa, who was at the top of De Rossi’s wish list, left Juventus for Liverpool, and forwards Matías Soulé and Artem Dovbyk were signed instead. Former Germany center back Mats Hummels, who was out of contract, was a late addition and still hasn't made his debut for Roma.

AS Roma have sacked head coach Daniele De Rossi after the club went winless in their first four league matches of the season, the Serie A side said on Wednesday.

Roma sacked coach and club icon Daniele De Rossi on Wednesday after a poor start to the season which has left the Serie A team without a win and languishing near the relegation zone.