France manager Didier Deschamps, who succeeded Blanc last year, indicated he would become the new Roma coach, saying: “I want to wait until it is official, but I know they are on the right track with talks.
“Laurent wants a bench and a new opportunity to work. Roma are a good club, albeit with a particular type of pressure around them. If it is officially confirmed, then I’m very happy for him.”
Reports have suggested that Blanc will get a two year deal with the Italian club, although others suggest that Roma still harbour reservations.
