The Curva Sud, a section of hardcore Roma fans, are furious at the club for its treatment of legend De Rossi, 35, and for allowing him to leave at the end of this season.
The beloved midfielder has 615 appearances across 18 seasons for the Giallorossi, the second-most behind icon Francesco Totti. He became Italy's fourth-most capped player (117) and won the 2006 FIFA World Cup in that time.
“Enough is enough! DDR was only the latest in a long line of unclear conduct towards those who love these colours,” says the Curva Sud's press release.
“We can’t stand and watch our values and points of reference being taken away from us.
“Now enough is enough, Roma fans will take to the streets and be heard with a sit-down protest, to be held tomorrow, Friday 17, at Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, at 15:00 (14:00 BST), outside Roma’s administrative offices.
“This is an invitation to anyone whose soul feels betrayed, to anyone who thinks it’s right to show their disappointment, like those belonging to the Curva Sud believe, because Roma is a common good and, above all, represents the people.
“That’s why we ask for respect and why you mustn’t miss out. AS ROMA BELONGS TO US!”
Roma fans have scattered flyers across Rome and even in London, slamming Roma president James Pallotta and consultant Franco Baldini for perceived mismanagement of the club.
