Mourinho Out, De Rossi In: Roma’s Swift Managerial Change

Roma has terminated the contract of manager Jose Mourinho and appointed the club’s former captain, Daniele de Rossi, as his replacement until the end of the season. Mourinho, who led Roma to the Europa Conference League title and the Europa League final, was dismissed as the team currently sits ninth in Serie A and recently exited the Coppa Italia. De Rossi, a club legend, expressed his indescribable emotion at the opportunity to manage Roma, emphasizing the immediate focus on competitiveness and achieving goals.

The decision to replace Mourinho was made four hours after his sacking, with the club’s owners thanking him for his passion but citing the need for immediate change. Mourinho’s departure follows recent poor league performances, and his contract was originally set to expire at the end of the current season.