Breaking: Jose Mourinho appointed as next Roma head coach following Tottenham exit

Italian aspect Roma have confirmed that Jose Mourinho has been appointed as the membership’s next head coach from the beginning of the 2021/22 season.

Dismissed as Tottenham boss simply over two weeks in the past, the 58-year-old has made a swift return to the sport after penning a three-year contract with the Giallorossi.

Earlier on Tuesday it was confirmed that present head coach Paulo Fonseca would half the Serie A membership on the finish of the present season having beforehand joined them in 2019 from Shakhtar Dontesk.

However, it did not take lengthy for a alternative to be named with Roma confirming Mourinho within the hotseat from next marketing campaign 15 days after his time at Tottenham got here to an early finish.

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Speaking to the membership’s official web site following the announcement, Mourinho said that Roma’s ambitions match his and that the membership’s fanbase satisfied him to simply accept the job.

“Thank you to the Friedkin household for selecting me to steer this nice membership and to be a part of their imaginative and prescient,” mentioned the skilled boss.

“After conferences with the possession and Tiago Pinto, I instantly understood the total extent of their ambitions for AS Roma. It is identical ambition and drive that has all the time motivated me and collectively we need to construct a profitable venture over the upcoming years.

“The unbelievable ardour of the Roma followers satisfied me to simply accept the job and I can not wait to begin next season.

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“In the meantime, I want Paulo Fonseca all the perfect and I hope the media admire that I’ll solely communicate additional sooner or later. Daje Roma!”

Club president Dan Friedkin and vice-president Ryan Friedkin added: “We are thrilled and delighted to welcome Jose Mourinho into the AS Roma household

“An important champion who has gained trophies at each degree, Jose will present super management and expertise to our bold venture.

“The appointment of Jose is a large step in constructing a long-term and constant profitable tradition all through the membership.”

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