Jose Mourinho broke down in tears as he said goodbye to Roma fans after being sacked by the club.
Head coach Jose Mourinho was at the AS Roma headquarters on the day he received a termination notice from the club’s leadership on January 16. On his way out of the training ground, the “Special One” stopped to greet fans.
The former Manchester United manager’s face was full of sadness. He was seen crying while talking to the crowd. “Mourinho was clearly very emotional as he had to say goodbye,” Goal described.
Corriere dello Sport journalist Jacopo Aliprandi captured the moment Roma fans expressed their affection for Mourinho. A group of fans shouted: “Thank you very much.” Others expressed: “We love you.”
Mourinho was popular with the fans of the capital club. The appearance of the “Special One” at the Olimpico Stadium from 2021 breathed new life into the club. Roma fans love, even worship the Portuguese strategist.
For the first time in 30 years, Roma won a European trophy, winning the Conference League 2021/22. This is also the first major title for the red-and-yellow team after 11 years.
In the following season, Mourinho led Roma to the Europa League final for the second consecutive year. Unfortunately, Roma lost to Sevilla in a controversial match.
Mourinho’s dismissal was a surprise to many, as he had recently led Roma to their first European title in 61 years. However, the club’s recent struggles in Serie A, where they sit ninth in the table, led to the decision.
Mourinho will now be looking for a new job, and he is sure to be in demand from clubs across Europe.
