Roma has ended Jose Mourinho’s two and a half-year tenure as manager following a lackluster performance in Serie A. Mourinho, the former Manchester United manager, took charge in May 2021, securing a Europa Conference League victory in his debut season and reaching the Europa League final in the 2022/23 season.
Despite these achievements, Roma currently sits ninth in Serie A, with only one win in their last six league games, culminating in a 3-1 loss to AC Milan in Mourinho’s final match. The decision to part ways was described as a necessary change for the club’s best interests.
The 60-year-old Mourinho aimed to elevate Roma’s standing in Serie A after a seventh-place finish in the 2020/21 season. Notable signings like Tammy Abraham, Rui Patricio, and Matias Vina were made, but financial constraints led to player departures to comply with UEFA Financial Fair Play regulations.
In Mourinho’s debut season, Roma secured a sixth-place finish and clinched the Europa Conference League. The subsequent season saw them maintain the same league position and reach the Europa League final after notable victories against Red Bull Salzburg, Real Sociedad, and Bayer Leverkusen.
Roma’s owners, Dan and Ryan Friedkin, expressed gratitude to Mourinho for his passion and dedication, citing the decision as essential for the club’s future.
The statement conveyed best wishes for Mourinho and his team in their future endeavors, acknowledging his role in ending the club’s 11-year trophy drought and bringing them to European finals.
Mourinho’s departure comes amidst a challenging period for Roma in Serie A, and the club now faces the task of appointing a new manager to navigate the remainder of the season.
The decision to part ways underscores the competitive nature of football management and the constant pursuit of success in the ever-evolving landscape of European football.
