Luciano Spalletti has confirmed that he had stepped down from his position as Roma coach after four years in charge. "I have given my resignation and the club have accepted it," said the Italian tactician. Spalletti took charge of Roma in 2005, helping the Giallorossi win the Italian Cup in the 2006-2007 season. Meanwhile, it seems that Claudio Ranieri, who was sacked by Juventus last season, is a frontrunner to succeed Spalletti at the Olimpico.