Ranieri ready for Italy job: ‘I am free so if called, you say yes’

“At this point in time, I am free, so if anyone was to call, why not? Never say never.”

Would he accept the call to be coach or just a director?

“I don’t know, when you are called by your country, you say yes and that’s that.”

ROME, ITALY – APRIL 06: Claudio Ranieri, Head Coach of AS Roma looks on prior to the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico on April 06, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Ranieri will be forever associated with Leicester City after winning the Premier League a decade ago, but 10 years on and the Foxes have been relegated to the third tier of English football.

“It was considered a yo-yo club in England, going up and down through the top two divisions,” noted Ranieri.

“It’s a pity they have dropped down to the third tier. I will soon be going to Leicester for the celebrations 10 years on from the Premier League title, and the fans care about recreating that atmosphere.”

It was revealed that Enzo Maresca had called Ranieri for advice before several of his jobs, including at Leicester City and Chelsea, so what should the Italian do next?

“Maresca is one of the most promising young coaches that we have and I hope he will remain in England.”