Roma CEO Lina Souloukou has resigned from her position amid fan backlash over the sacking of manager Daniele De Rossi.
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Roma CEO resigns following fan backlash
The Serie A club announced the development on Sunday.
The resignation came amid reports that Souloukou played a role in De Rossi’s surprise dismissal.
Roma fired De Rossi on Wednesday and hired former Torino manager Ivan Juric.
“AS Roma announces that CEO Lina Souloukou has resigned,” it said in a statement.
We thank Lina for her dedication at a particularly critical time for the Club and wish her all the best in her future professional endeavors.
“The ownership remains fully focused on the growth and success of Roma, with constant attention to the values ​​that make our team so special.”
The fan outrage
Despite being winless in their first four matches in Serie A, many fans were outraged over De Rossi’s firing.
De Rossi spent nearly two decades at Roma as a player, establishing himself as a club hero.
He took over as head coach in January after Jose Mourinho was dismissed.
Police are evaluating security for Souloukou following a threatening banner at the club’s training ground, according to Italian media.
Meanwhile, fans held a protest at home against Udinese on Sunday.
Souloukou was hired in April 2023 by Roma’s American owners, the Friedkin family.
She previously served as the CEO of Greek club Olympiacos.
