SUMMARY
- It has been officially declared by AS Roma that they have parted ways with Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho.
- A recent clip has made the internet where Mourinho could be seen leaving Trigoria and fans gathered around to wish him goodbye.
The special one’s reign in the city of Rome comes to an end. It has been officially declared by AS Roma that they have parted ways with Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho. Mourinho who joined the Italian side back in May 2021, left with heavy heart as fans say goodbye to the Portuguese mastermind.
A recent clip has made the internet where Mourinho could be seen leaving Trigoria and fans gathered around to wish him goodbye. A visibly emotional Mourinho could be seen stopping his car to do the same.
A group of almost 50 Roma fans surrounded the car of the ‘Special One’ singing chants by the name of their former manager. They even asked for photos and thanked him for their European league success two years back when Mourinho Roma to the finals of the UEFA Conference League and even ended up winning the competition.
An emotional Jose Mourinho stops to say goodbye to Roma fans, as he leaves Trigoria ❤️pic.twitter.com/bNUCIWdUGC
— Get Italian Football News (@_GIFN) January 16, 2024
“Thank you for these two years,” said Mourinho to the fans after he drove out of the training facilities of Roma. He even bid farewell to his players and support staff for the unconditional support he got over the last 3 years.
The clip has garnered a lot of reactions across social media. One fan said, “He felt it damn.” Another took a dig at the club stating, “How are you sacking this man? Make it make sense.” A third commented, “Bye bye the Special One.”
How are you sacking this man ? Make it make sense.
— Tam Mutu (@tammutu) January 16, 2024
Mourinho stint for the Giallorossi has been met with European glory. He guided them to a UEFA Conference League win back in 2022, and also took the side to the finals of last season’s UEFA Europa League. However, the recent performance of Roma raised question marks about his stay at the club as they are currently placed ninth in the Serie A league table.
Where could Jose Mourinho end up next?
Jose Mourinho’s departure from AS Roma has left the soccer world wondering where could the ‘Special One’ end up next. His contract with the Italian side was due to expire in June 2024.
However, according to reports, Mourinho has his suitors in the Middle East, as clubs like Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr may fancy their chances to land the former Chelsea manager.
Chelsea fans seeing Jose Mourinho is available as manager pic.twitter.com/xHN8j6fysr
— ODDSbible (@ODDSbible) January 16, 2024
Talking of Chelsea, his return to Stamford Bridge cannot be ruled out either. Few Chelsea fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter, stating their desire to see Mourinho back in the hot seat replacing Argentinian manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Mourinho was previously approached by several Saudi Pro League clubs, however, the special one didn’t show any interest at that time. Now, It is to see, where the two-time UEFA Champions League winner ends up next.