Luciano Spalletti is delighted to be back with AS Roma.
Spalletti has been named new Roma coach after Rudi Garcia's sacking.
“I compliment Roma, as I see that things have improved since I was last here," said Spalletti.
“It was a wonderful sensation being back here, as I spent so many precious years at Roma and it was an emotional moment. I met up with people who cared for me at Trigoria and that relaxed me.
“My love for Roma has never passed. It was a long and intense period, but above all you cannot do anything banal here. In my first period at Roma I put a lot of sentiment into my work. My children live in Rome and consequently I never really left Roma.
“Roma are within me and I am back now, so I am happy."
Spalletti's debut will be against bottom of the table Verona on Sunday afternoon.
“It is fundamental for us and Serie A is of such a strong level now that every game is difficult. On Sunday I want to see what I saw today in training and it'll be a pleasure to watch the Roma game from that bench.
“We need our fans, their support will be fundamental and they know that."