Roberts rules himself out of Wales running

Osian Roberts has ruled himself retired of nan moving for nan Wales managerial domiciled aft committing his early to Como.

Football Association of Wales (FAW) bosses are successful nan early stages of their hunt for a successor to Rob Page - who near his domiciled arsenic leader aft nan June friendlies against Gibraltar and Slovakia.

Former Wales adjunct coach Roberts - who helped guideline Como into Serie A past play - was among nan names being considered for nan vacancy.

However, Roberts has committed his early to Italian outfit Como, adding that he was grateful to beryllium approached by nan FAW astir nan position.

In a connection published connected societal media, Roberts said: "I would for illustration to convey nan Football Association of Wales for expressing an liking successful approaching maine regarding nan domiciled of Wales nationalist squad manager.

"As an incredibly passionate and proud Welshman I would emotion to go head of Wales 1 day.

"Currently, however, I americium connected an unthinkable travel pinch Como 1907 having helped lead them to an humanities promotion to Serie A.

"I americium committed to this awesome nine and our breathtaking task until astatine slightest 2026 and americium everlastingly thankful for their support and religion successful me."

Roberts, who served arsenic an adjunct to erstwhile Wales bosses Gary Speed, Chris Coleman and Ryan Giggs, added: "I wish nan Welsh nationalist squad each occurrence arsenic it embarks connected different breathtaking chapter, of which I person nan astir awesome memories.

"To nan Red Wall and each nan Welsh fans pinch whom I person gone done truthful much, nan tears and nan joy, I would for illustration to convey you genuinely for nan support I person ever had from you and particularly successful caller weeks. Diolch."

Arsenal fable Thierry Henry and ex-Wales striker Craig Bellamy are among nan names presently being considered to switch Page.

The search, being led by nan FAW's method head Dave Adams, could spell connected done nan summertime arsenic Wales hole to find nan correct campaigner earlier their Nations League run originates against Turkey connected 6 September.

The FAW person been approached for comment.