José Mourinho, leading AS Roma from May 2021

The Italian club of the Capitale announced during the morning the Portuguese coach’s dismissal Mourinho and his working staff

AS Roma announces that José Mourinho and his technical staff will leave the club effective immediately”.

With this statement, surprising everyone, Dan e Ryan Friedkin announced during the morning the Portuguese coach’s dismissal José Mourinho and his working staff.

Mourinho was announced as Roma head coach in May 2021.

He led the team to the Conference League win in Tirana on May 25, 2022, and to the Europa League final in Budapest last season.

”We thank José for his passion and commitment since his arrival in Rome. We will forever cherish great memories of his stewardship, but we believe that, in the best interest of the Club, immediate change is needed” Dan and Ryan Friedkin stated.

Underlying the decision are Mourinho’s poor results in Serie A, which are not in target – according to AS Roma management – with the club’s goals.

AS Roma confirm that Daniele De Rossi has been appointed as new head coach until 30 June 2024.