Claudio Ranieri resigned as coach of troubled AS Roma following their shock 4-3 loss at Genoa on Sunday in a match they had led 3-0.
“I have always thought about the good of Roma,” he was quoted as saying by ANSA news service.
“After a game like that today, I think it is right to give a signal. At the final whistle I went into the dressing room to thank the team and I have decided to resign.”
Cash-strapped Roma, who are in the process of being sold, lost 3-2 at home to Ukrainians Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions league last-16 first leg on Wednesday.
Around 200 fans protested at Roma’s training ground on Saturday, throwing flares and firecrackers at the gates before being dispersed by police.
Roma produced a stunning run to finish second in Serie A last term in Ranieri’s first season in charge after taking over from Luciano Spalletti. They now lie eighth and have not won in five games in all competitions.
Rome-born Ranieri has also had a difficult relationship with club captain Francesco Totti, who has played for Roma his whole career and is regarded by fans as the heartbeat of the club
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