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Claudio Ranieri has reiterated how proud he is to be managing Roma again, halfway through his tenure for the 2018-19 season.
The 67-year-old has taken Roma from the depths to within one point of the top four, bringing out the best in some of the club's underperforming players. Now, as attention turns to whether he deserves the job on a permanent basis, Ranieri has revealed that he is not ready for retirement just yet. Previewing Roma's trip to face Inter on Saturday, the coach told reporters: “It’s a special feeling being the Roma coach – whether we’re playing at San Siro or another stadium doesn’t change anything. Being a fan of a team and being their coach makes you as proud as you can be. "Playing Inter, who are fighting for a Champions League place but aren’t too far ahead of us, is a nice challenge.” Rome-born Ranieri has certainly been the guiding light that this Roma squad have needed. And, as he reaffirms how strongly he feels about his hometown club, he insists that his job hasn't been as difficult as others may have perceived it. “I feel good here in Rome. My eyes sparkle for two teams: Roma and Cagliari. I came through the ranks at Cagliari, who gave me the chance to get to Serie A. I have memories of all my former teams but these two are the teams I have in my heart. "I don't feel like a prophet; I simply feel like a professional who has been able to do his job, as he knows how. In the past I’ve come into clubs during difficult periods. I'm super happy with my career, which isn't over yet. Who knows what tomorrow will bring?” With Antonio Conte, one of the names linked with the Roma hotseat for next season, discussing the kind of project he wants from his next job, Ranieri explained that he will not be passing judgement on Roma's future appointment. “It’s not for me to say. I know what I need to do here – I need to try and get this team as high up the table as possible. "I’m not the one who makes the club’s future plans. We coaches are always the last to know. I’m thinking about doing my job this season, then it will depend on what the club president wants to do and how the league finishes. You know very well that there’s a big gap between qualifying for the Champions League and failing to do so.” Want more Roma news on your timeline? Like the new Giallorossi Yorkshire Facebook page!
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