New Roma owners may get briefest honeymoon

The first concerns the coaching job which former player Vincenzo Montella currently holds on a caretaker basis until the end of the season, having succeeded Claudio Ranieri when the Italian resigned in February because of poor performances.

Despite a Champions League last 16 exit, Montella has improved results but a berth in next year's competition looks unlikely with the capital club four points below the fourth and final qualifying spot in Serie A with six games left.

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