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Former Roma Chief Delivers Heartbreaking Verdict on Mourinho Sacking

March 23, 2024 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A

Former Roma director Tiago Pinto admits relieving Jose Mourinho of his duties left him heartbroken as he failed to deal with the situation emotionally. They were influential figures at the Stadio Olimpico for nearly three years before leaving the club in less than a month.

Roma fell to ninth place after the loss to Milan, and José Mourinho is teetering. The brass could make abrupt decisions if they don’t win against Verona.

Mourinho at Risk of Getting the Axe with More Duds

January 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Roma fell to ninth place following the loss to Milan, and José Mourinho is teetering. The brass could make abrupt decisions if they don’t win against Verona. Given the recent results and his expiring contract, the Special One is hanging by a thread.

The convoluted release clause of Paulo Dybala is back to being a topic of conversation at Roma, as Chelsea have reportedly laid eyes on him.

Roma Exec ‘Serene’ on Dybala Despite Chelsea Links

January 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The convoluted release clause of Paulo Dybala is back to being a topic of conversation, as foreign teams can snap him up for a very low sum, provided he signs off on it, and Chelsea have reportedly laid eyes on him.

Tiago Pinto sensed that Roma wouldn’t have confirmed him regardless of the outcome of the season, and he decided to cut ties early.

Why Roma and Tiago Pinto Ended Up Partying Ways Early

January 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Tiago Pinto sensed that Roma wouldn’t have confirmed him regardless of the outcome of the season, and he decided to cut ties early to give himself and the club more time. The ownership would have gone in that direction for technical reasons and not results.

Napoli will have big changes at every level in the summer, from the management, to the bench, and the squad. Francesco Calzona won’t be confirmed.

Director Tiago Pinto Leaving Roma Job in February

January 4, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

With only a few months left on his contract, Tiago Pinto has decided to leave Roma early. He’ll step down in February after taking care of the January window, as requested by the club. He communicated the decision to the squad first.

The Roma ownership will have big decisions to make at the end of the season since José Mourinho and director Tiago Pinto are both on expiring deals.

Roma Touched Base with Bayer Leverkusen’s Manager

December 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayer Leverkusen, Italian Football, La Liga, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

The Roma ownership will have big decisions to make at the end of the season since José Mourinho and director Tiago Pinto are both on expiring deals. Despite the Special One’s public remarks, the exec appears to have better chances of staying.

José Mourinho resumed speaking about his future after a tougher-than-expected win over Cremonese that allowed Roma to advance in the Coppa Italia.

Roma Director Backs Mourinho After His Latest Antics

December 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

José Mourinho has come under fire before and after the Sassuolo game for accusing Domenico Berardi of diving and pressuring the young referee. The Special One put on another show in the post-game press conference, speaking only in Portuguese: “My Italian isn’t sufficient and good enough to express certain concepts.”

Tiago Pinto explained that timing was key to snapping up Romelu Lukaku and Paulo Dybala in the past two summers. He spilled the beans in an interview.

Roma Director Opens Up on Lukaku and Dybala Deals

November 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Tiago Pinto explained that timing was key to snapping up Romelu Lukaku and Paulo Dybala in the past two summers: “We were lucky because other sides didn’t want them. I think those two examples, and also the arrival of José Mourinho, attest to the ambition of the ownership."

José Mourinho and Roma might be in limbo until the end of the season, but the coach might not wait that long before pursuing a different landing spot.

Mourinho More in a Hurry than Roma Brass on Future

November 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Newcastle United, Premier League, Real Madrid, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

José Mourinho and Roma could be in limbo until the end of the season, but the coach might not wait that long before pursuing a different landing spot. The Special One confirmed there’s no negotiation to prolong his contract at this stage. He'll start looking around in February.

Fresh off his Roma dismissal, José Mourinho has turned down the advances from Al Shabab, at least for the time being, as he’d like to take over Napoli.

Mourinho More Likely to Depart Roma Than to Stay

November 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Roma owner Dan Friedkin is spending time in Italy for some pivotal meetings concerning the future of the club. He’ll have a wide-ranging summit with his son and vice-president Ryan and CEO Lina Souloukou soon. He’ll inevitably need to address the future of José Mourinho and Tiago Pinto.

Tammy Abraham is a cut out figure at Roma, with the long cruciate ligament injury layoff doing the Englishman no favors. He is expected to return in 2024.

Roma Ponder Deal with Chelsea Involving Abraham and Lukaku

November 2, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Tammy Abraham is a cut out figure at Roma, with the long cruciate ligament injury layoff doing the Englishman no favors. He is expected to return to action only in 2024. It is understood that Roma, led by sporting director Tiago Pinto, are prepared to sanction the forward’s departure from the club.

Roma have had a less than an ideal start to the 2023/24 season. Jose Mourinho’s defense has not operated to the optimum levels they are capable of.

Roma Draw Up Plans to Shore Jose Mourinho’s Defense

October 17, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Roma have had a less than an ideal start to the 2023/24 season, sitting mid-table with 11 points after eight matchdays. Jose Mourinho’s defense has not operated to the optimum levels they are capable of, pressing sporting director Tiago Pinto to perhaps seek for some changes come winter.

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