AS Roma great Daniele de Rossi has enjoyed a promotion with Italy.

FIGC have announced De Rossi has been appointed as technical coach for Italy's youth teams.

“Daniele De Rossi returns to the Azzurri fold. After assisting on the staff for the Italy men's team and then completing his UEFA A coaching license at Coverciano, the 2006 World Champion returns to the set-up as a technical coach for the youth teams," a FIGC statement read.

“De Rossi will be, like former teammate Andrea Barzagli, one of the technical coaches at the disposal at various levels – from Under-20 to Under-15 – thus allowing him to complete his formative coaching experience and, at the same time, contribute to the Azzurrini's growth, working alongside the coaches that lead the various youth teams."