In a surprising move, AS Roma has announced the sudden departure of manager Jose Mourinho and his technical team following a disappointing performance in the first half of the 2023/24 Serie A season.
Mourinho, who took charge of Roma in the 2021/22 season, brought them Europa Conference League glory in his debut campaign but faced a bleak period in the current season, leaving the team in the ninth position after 20 games.
The decision to part ways with Mourinho was confirmed by Roma in a statement on Tuesday morning. The club expressed gratitude for Mourinho’s achievements during his tenure, including securing the Conference League in Tirana in May 2022 and reaching the Europa League final in Budapest last season, where they narrowly lost to Sevilla on penalties.
The statement from AS Roma read: “AS Roma announces that Jose Mourinho and his technical collaborators will leave the Club with immediate effect. Mourinho was announced as the sixtieth manager in Roma’s history in May 2021.”
Roma owners Dan and Ryan Friedkin conveyed their appreciation for Mourinho’s dedication and passion during his time with the Giallorossi. However, they emphasized that immediate change was deemed necessary for the best interests of the club. The Friedkins wished Mourinho and his team the best for their future endeavors.
Mourinho, a seasoned manager with an impressive track record, joined Roma in May 2021 after being dismissed from Tottenham Hotspur. His coaching journey includes successful stints with Chelsea, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Inter Milan. Notably, Mourinho led Porto to a surprising Champions League victory in 2004 and clinched multiple league titles in England, Italy, and Spain.
The abrupt sacking of Mourinho has sent shockwaves through the football world, raising questions about the future direction of AS Roma and the potential ripple effects on the remainder of the Serie A season.
Here are some reactions gathered by QUEST TIMES
@SVCarbaholic Jose Mourinho PR is through the roof. Sacked from his 3rd club in 5 years but people will still be rating stuff he did over a decade ago. Finished manager
@Omojuwa Jose Mourinho didn’t fail at Roma. If you think he did, you should re-examine your ability to make rational judgments. 2 European finals. 1 European Cup, their first ever. UCL qualification. 5 points from UCL places even now and all with a meagre spending budget. Roma got a lot more than tbey paid for. I can’t speak about his antics. Those aren’t as objective as results.
@deejayfaremi Jose Mourinho did not evolve tactically and philosophically.
@CFCDUBois Jose Mourinho being washed is the most casual football take. He wins trophies wherever he goes. Keep your champagne tippy tappy bullshit, trophies is the only measure of success.
@DanielRegha Sad news about Mourinho getting sacked; AS Roma & the Serie A won’t be the same without him. Hope this doesn’t turn out to be a costly mistake in the end. Best of luck to him though, hope he gets back on his feet soonest.
@Mourinho_Xtra Before you crucify Jose Mourinho, Roma should remember not long ago Mourinho won them the UEFA Europa Conference League and later the following season took them to yet another European final, all these with only a net spend of (7m€). He deserves more Respect!
@SuhailChowdhary Jose Mourinho back to the Premier League under a Football Structure would send Pep Guardiola to another sabbatical.
@MrFelipeOrlando Mourinho has the same personality trait Ronaldo does – always trying to prove everyone wrong, in doing so he took poorly advised jobs he never needed to and it’s cost him massively