New Roma Coach Gasperini Celebrates Winning Debut

On August 23, 2025, Gian Piero Gasperini celebrated a winning start to his tenure as the new head coach of AS Roma. In his competitive debut on the Giallorossi bench, Gasperini's team secured a 1-0 victory over Bologna in their Serie A season opener.

The decisive goal came from one of Roma's new signings, wing-back Wesley, who scored from a tricky angle to give his team the lead. Gasperini was pleased with his team's performance, acknowledging that the first match is always a challenging one, especially when the players are still getting used to their new roles and positions.

Despite the close scoreline, Gasperini was satisfied with Roma's overall display, praising the players' character and defensive solidity. He noted that Roma kept a tight shape, were aggressive in their pressing, and showed the ability to fight until the end, even though they were unable to add a second goal to make the finale more comfortable.

The victory marks an auspicious start to Gasperini's Roma adventure, as he takes over the team after nine successful years with Atalanta. With the fans' appreciation and the team's fighting spirit on display, the new coach is confident that this result "bodes well" for Roma's future.