Italian soccer icon Daniele De Rossi was sacked by AS Roma on Wednesday morning after a difficult start of the season, where the Giallorossi drew three games and lost one in the opening four matches of the season.

Paulo Dybala's contract situation had a part to play in Daniele de Rossi's shock sacking as Roma boss, according to Italian media. The Serie A giant made the surprising decision to relieve their club legend of his head coaching duties just a few months after extending his contract.

Roma has fired coach Daniele De Rossi in a move that was surprising despite the Giallorossi going winless in their opening four Italian league matches