WATCH: Tears flow as Jose Mourinho departs Roma after contract termination

Mourinho's eyes are filled with tears in the clip that is going viral!

WATCH: Tears flow as Jose Mourinho departs Roma after contract termination

Jose Mourinho was left in tears following Roma sacking. (Image via GOAL and Daily Star)

Ex-Roma manager Jose Mourinho was left in tears after his managerial contract was terminated by the Italian side following a disappointing 2023-24 campaign. The Portuguese coach was seen departing the club’s training center after the decision.

The former Inter Milan manager, who is often regarded as one of the greatest and most decorated football managers of all time, was sacked by Serie A side, AS Roma. He signed for Roma in May 2021, replacing Paulo Fonseca, after two distasteful seasons at Tottenham Hotspur. The three-time UCL winner has guided some of Europe’s biggest clubs. Under his guidance, Roma secured a triumphant victory in the Conference League in 2022 and achieved two consecutive sixth-place finishes in the Serie A standings..

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AS Roma are grappling this season, winning just eight of their first 20 matches and sitting in the ninth position on the Italian league table, trailing leaders Inter Milan by 22 points. The ex-Chelsea manager faced termination after unsatisfactory results, including consecutive losses to Lazio and AC Milan. Following the premature termination of his contract, Mourinho left the Roma training facility visibly emotional. The 60-year-old fought back tears as he departed, with fans singing his name.

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Moreover, the club authorities were reportedly left frustrated over the manager’s disciplinary issues, as he was sent off twice in three days. Shortly after Mourinho’s departure, Roma appointed club legend Daniele De Rossi as the manager until the end of the season.

Jose Mourinho’s stats as manager of Serie A side AS Roma

Former Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho was appointed as the head coach of the Italian giants AS Roma in 2021. In his two seasons at the Italian capital, he guided the club to two sixth-place finishes and a UEFA Conference League title.

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Jose Mourinho won the inaugural edition of the Conference League with Roma. (Image via GOAL)

During his two and a half years at the club, Jose Mourinho brought in skilled players like Roger Ibanez, Rui Patricio, Tammy Abraham, Andrea Belloti, Zeki Celik, Paulo Dybala, Houssem Aouar, and others, boosting the team’s strength. He also included many young academy players in the squad.

In 138 matches for Roma, Mourinho guided the club to 68 wins, 31 draws, and 39 losses. Further, he also ensured a winning percentage of 49 percent, much lower than his average win percentage of 61 percent. Additionally, the Portuguese surprisingly earned induction into the Italian Hall of Fame in 2022 and received the Serie A Coach of the Month for August 2022.

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