Claudio Ranieri has warned Roma fans to expect a different style of game compared to predecessor Luciano Spalletti. Ranieri said: "Just two days ago I was thinking of everything except Roma. It all happened like in an accident and then you wake up, not knowing quite how you got there. I left Rome 35 years ago to grow, but I overdid it and got old!

"In the last four years Luciano showed some of the best football in all of Europe and from the outside I said the most entertaining teams were Barcelona, Roma and Arsenal.

"Spalletti must be thanked for this marvellous work. However, now there will be changes. I don't do champagne football and cannot promise we'll be as spectacular to watch. I am different.

"What I can pledge is that I'll give all of myself and you know what it means to me to be home again after 35 years. This club must fight for the top spots and the fans deserve to dream."

On his dismissal by Juventus last season, Ranieri insisted he was not bitter.

He said: "Naturally that experience scarred me, but I'm not out for revenge. I am the same as I ever was, only with more experience.

"I have never made promises to anyone, but more often than not I exceed what was asked of me. I am a Roman and a Romanista, but I have travelled far and wide.

"I was born in the Curva Sud, went to away games and was part of the 12th Man. When I lose patience in the locker room, I always go into a Roman style - even when I was abroad!

"I'm not worried by the lack of funds, as when I first arrived at Chelsea we qualified for the Champions League without spending a penny. I want to thank the Sensi family for bringing me home."