Sarri Rubbishes AS Roma Rumour

Sarri Rubbishes AS Roma Rumour By Admin Maurizio Sarri has denied holding discussions with Roma officials about swapping Stamford Bridge for Stadio Olimpico. A report in the former Napoli coach's native Italy claimed the Chelsea coach recently met with Roma president James Pallotta and club adviser Franco Baldini to speak about replacing Eusebio Di Francesco. Sarri's future in London has come into question following a poor run of results, while counterpart Di Francesco is facing similar scrutiny amid the Giallorossi's underwhelming campaign. But the 60-year-old this week stated his intention to remain in charge of the Blues "for a long time" and, speaking after his side's victory over Malmo, denied talks had taken place regarding a return to Serie A. "Of course no," he told BT Sport, "because I have a contract with Chelsea next season, so it's impossible to have contact [from Roma]. "I read something in an Italian newspaper about a dinner with Franco Baldini, but I think Franco is in South Africa so it is very difficult to have dinner with him."