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Daniele de Rossi won 14 of his 30 matches as Roma manager, a win ratio of 46. 67% Roma have sacked manager Daniele de Rossi just four matches into the new Serie A season. Roma, who hired De Rossi to replace Jose Mourinho at the Stadio Olimpico in January, have been unable to win any of their Serie A matches this season, drawing three and losing at home to Empoli last month. Roma are currently 16th in the Serie A standings following their 1-1 draw at Genoa on Sunday. A club statement read: "The club's decision is taken in the interest of the team, to be able to promptly resume the desired path at a time when the season is still at its beginning. "To Daniele, who will always be at home in the Giallorossi club, a heartfelt thanks for the work carried out in these months with passion and dedication. " De Rossi's tenure at Roma started superbly. In his first 11 league matches, Roma lost just once, picking up 26 points from a possible 33. That run took Roma from ninth to fifth in the table. They also reached the semi-finals of the Europa League, being knocked out by Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen. A sixth-place finish last season saw them qualify again for this season's Europa League. Among Roma's fixtures in Europe this season are a trip to Tottenham on 28 November. This summer, Roma signed last season's La Liga top goalscorer Artem Dovbyk from Girona, as well as experienced German centre-back Mats Hummels on a free transfer. There have been a number of exits. Former Manchester United centre-back Chris Smalling left for Saudi Pro League side Al-Fayha, former Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham has joined AC Milan on loan and Romelu Lukau, who spent last season on loan from Chelsea with Roma, has joined Napoli. Andrea Belotti (Como), Rui Patricio (Atalanta) and Leonardo Spinazzola (Napoli) have also departed in recent months. As a player, De Rossi, who is now 41, spent 22 years with Roma between 1997 and 2019, making 616 appearances for them. He was also part of Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning side. The Friedkin Group, whose proposed takeover of Everton collapsed in July, own a 95. 97% stake in the club. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone Schillaci tributes, Champions League updates & football latest Italy's World Cup icon Schillaci dies aged 59 'He is still phenomenal' - Kane's record-breaking night as Bayern 'dream' Has an ex-IRA prisoner solved the Robert Nairac mystery? Captain Robert Nairac was a highly controversial and mysterious figure during The Troubles From civilians to law enforcers How do they adapt to being thrown into the front line of the law? The burning history of heating From the invention of underfloor heating to the controversial tax on fireplaces Strictly Come Dancing returns for its 20th year Fifteen brand new celebrities take to the dance floor to perform their first group routine All you need to know about Champions League - and how to watch on BBC Two Champions League final defeats - why Mendieta remains a cult hero 'He is still phenomenal' - Kane's record-breaking night as Bayern 'dream' Will Glasgow be last leg or clever rebirth for Commonwealths? Bronze on James link-up & being Bompastor's 'translator' Video Bronze on James link-up & being Bompastor's 'translator' 'Different gravy' - the Londoner who won gold with Dupont 'Matter of time before Mbappe is Real Madrid's main man' 'No other outcome' - who will win Champions League? Pundits' predictions F1 Q&A: Is this season Norris' best chance to win title? I've been through a lot of pain - Joshua 'They could dominate' - how Real Madrid built a new team of Galacticos. Video'They could dominate' - how Real Madrid built a new team of Galacticos 36 teams, 36 questions - take our Champions League quiz 'Captaincy commodities won Solheim Cup for US' Players to watch in Champions League - from stars to wonderkids Murray 'magic' and a 97-yard touchdown - NFL best plays. Video Murray 'magic' and a 97-yard touchdown - NFL best plays Anderson a target for USA's Major League Cricket Watch Solheim Cup's best shots as USA beat Europe in thriller. Video Watch Solheim Cup's best shots as USA beat Europe in thriller Joshua v Fury must happen by end of 2025 - Hearn Arsenal won 'like a Mourinho team' - Walcott on the north London derby How a 'savvy' set-piece helped Arsenal beat Spurs. Video How a 'savvy' set-piece helped Arsenal beat Spurs © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.