AS Roma has made a surprising announcement, revealing that José Mourinho and his coaching staff will be leaving the club with immediate effect.
This decision comes in the wake of Roma’s 3-1 defeat to AC Milan over the weekend,
which has left the team languishing in ninth place in the Italian Serie A.
Mourinho, who had expressed his desire to renew his contract-
was appointed as the Giallorossi’s 60th coach in May 2021.
During his tenure, he achieved some notable successes, including leading the team to victory in the Conference League in Tirana on May 25th, 2022,
and guiding them to the Europa League final in Budapest last season.
In a statement, Dan and Ryan Friedkin,
the owners of AS Roma, expressed their gratitude to Mourinho for his passion and efforts since joining the club.
They said, “We would like to thank José on behalf of all of us at AS Roma for his passion and efforts since his arrival at the club. We will always have great memories of his tenure at Roma.”
However, the owners believe that an immediate change is necessary for the best interests of the club.
Additionally stated, “We believe that an immediate change is in the best interests of the club. We wish José and his assistants all the best in their future endeavors.”
The departure of Mourinho and his coaching staff marks a significant shift for AS Roma,
and it remains to be seen who will take over the reins and lead the team forward.
However,this unexpected turn of events has left fans and football enthusiasts eagerly awaiting further updates on Roma’s plans for the future.