All roads lead to Rome, even The Special One: Roma apoint Jose Mourinho as their new coach

AS Roma have appointed Jose Mourinho as their new manager, the club announced today!

In an official statement, following the news about current head coach Paulo Fonseca's exit on the end of the season, Roma stressed out:

"The club are delighted to announce an agreement has been reached with Jose Mourinho for him to become our new head coach ahead of the 2021-22 season."

On the other hand, The Special One emphasized the importance of Roma's fans in his decision to take the job.

"Thank you to the Friedkin family for choosing me to lead this great club and to be part of their vision.

"After meetings with the ownership and Tiago Pinto, I immediately understood the full extent of their ambitions for AS Roma. It is the same ambition and drive that has always motivated me and together we want to build a winning project over the upcoming years.

"The incredible passion of the Roma fans convinced me to accept the job and I cannot wait to start next season.

"In the meantime, I wish Paulo Fonseca all the best and I hope the media appreciate that I will only speak further in due course. Daje Roma! "concluded he.

Mourinho, 58, has won two Champions League trophies (Porto, Inter), three Premier League titles with Chelsea, one UEFA Cup (Porto), one Europa League (Manchester United) and many more domestic acccolades. The Special One was sacked by Tottenham on 19 April due to disappointing results and trophieless season.