The move came a few hours after the clubтАЩs American owners announced that current coach Paulo Fonseca will depart at the end of this season. Mourinho’s contract is for three seasons.
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UPDATED ON MAY 04, 2021 07:19 PM IST
Jose Mourinho was hired Tuesday to coach Italian club Roma starting next season. The move came a few hours after the clubтАЩs American owners announced that current coach Paulo Fonseca will depart at the end of this season. Mourinho’s contract is for three seasons.
тАЬWe are thrilled and delighted to welcome Jos├й Mourinho into the AS Roma family,тАЭ club president Dan Friedkin and vice president Ryan Friedkin said. тАЬA great champion who has won trophies at every level, Jos├й will provide tremendous leadership and experience to our ambitious project.
тАЬThe appointment of Jos├й is a huge step in building a long-term and consistent winning culture throughout the club.тАЭ
Mourinho previously coached in Serie A at Inter Milan, leading the Nerazzurri to a treble of titles in 2010 that included the Champions League.
Mourinho has also coached Porto, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Tottenham, from which he was fired last month.
тАЬAfter meetings with the ownership and (Roma general manager) Tiago Pinto, I immediately understood the full extent of their ambitions for AS Roma,тАЭ Mourinho said. тАЬIt is the same ambition and drive that has always motivated me and together we want to build a winning project over the upcoming years.
тАЬThe incredible passion of the Roma fans convinced me to accept the job and I cannot wait to start next season.тАЭ
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