Patrick Vieira has stayed tight-lipped on AS Roma links, asserting that his only priority right now is ensuring Genoa’s survival in the Serie A.
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Vieira took charge of Genoa in NovemberHas managed to script a turnaround with the RossobluIs being viewed as a successor to Ranieri at RomaFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Vieira's arrival in Liguria came at a crucial time. Genoa were flirting with the relegation zone, but under his guidance, the club has shown renewed tactical discipline and a defensive resilience that has lifted them away from immediate danger.
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Vieira addressed the growing speculation about his future during a pre-match press conference where he insisted that his attention remains firmly on securing the club’s Serie A status and is not letting transfer talk derail his mission.
“The future is always a very difficult thing in football. Because we all know that a coach’s life is measured in those 95 minutes,” Vieira said. "The most important thing is to stay focused on our goal, and our goal is to remain in Serie A. We have a new president, we have fans who hope to see Genoa in Serie A next year. Mathematically, nothing has been achieved yet, and until that happens, I don’t want to waste any energy. What I can tell you is that I have absolutely never spoken with any other club.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Since hanging up his boots in 2016, Vieira has been steadily building his managerial résumé. The former Arsenal and France midfielder started his coaching career in Major League Soccer with New York City FC before taking on roles in Ligue 1 with Nice, and later in the Premier League with Crystal Palace. More recently, he led Strasbourg before taking the reins at Genoa in 2024.
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According to Sky Italia, the capital club are weighing up multiple profiles, with Stefano Pioli, Maurizio Sarri, and Vincenzo Montella reportedly among the names being discussed. While Vieira is said to be on that list, sources indicate that he ranks behind the more experienced trio in Roma’s pecking order.
