Amid speculation linking Jose Mourinho to the managerial position at Paris Saint-Germain, reports have emerged of a secret meeting taking place between the Special One and the French club’s Qatari owners.
? NEWS : Le #PSG devrait bien se séparer de Christophe Galtier dans les semaines à venir ! Mourinho est un candidat de premier plan pour le remplacer.
La Roma n'aura pas les fonds de transfert auxquels Mourinho s'est habitué pour renforcer l'équipe. De plus, sa relation avec… pic.twitter.com/iVDVVPp2Qa
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As per La Repubblica (via Voce Giallorossa), Mourinho has been in constant contact with PSG sporting director Luis Campos, who is hellbent upon signing the ex-Chelsea and Real Madrid tactician. However, what’s worrying for the Roma faithful is that, according to reports, Emir of Qatar and PSG owner Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with Mourinho in the Italian capital recently.
Nevertheless, Mourinho is said to be focused on the season finale with the Giallorossi, as a historic second European trophy on the trot awaits him Budapest. The Europa League final against competition specialists Sevilla is Mourinho’s chance to stamp a long-lasting legacy few managers will dare to challenge.
Roma hadn't reached a European final for 31 years and had never won one until Jose Mourinho arrived.
He's led them to back-to-back European finals in his first two seasons at the club ? pic.twitter.com/aSVjtsuacE
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Mourinho himself denied any talks with PSG before the UEL semi-final first leg clash against Bayer Leverkusen ten days ago. It remains to be seen what developments take place in the coming weeks. However, one thing is for sure: a win in the upcoming final will strengthen Mourinho’s ties with the capital club.
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