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Spalletti backs Di Francesco to replace him at Roma

The outgoing Roma boss has backed the current Sassuolo coach to take over at Stadio Olimpico, having shown his talent in the Europa League

Luciano Spalletti believes Sassuolo coach Eusebio Di Francesco should be appointed as his replacement at Roma.

Spalletti's departure from Roma was confirmed on Tuesday, with the Italian having been strongly linked with the vacancy at Inter.

The 58-year-old's second spell in charge ended with Roma setting a new club record for points won in a Serie A season, although they still finished four points behind champions Juventus.

And Spalletti suggested Sassuolo's Di Francesco or Vincenzo Montella - who signed a new two-year deal at AC Milan on Tuesday - should succeed him at the Stadio Olimpico, but would not be drawn on his own links to Inter.