Roma football manager Jose Mourinho admitted that he could have left Roma in December last year, but decided to continue his career in Italy.
The Italian media remind that Mourinho had offers to take over the selection of Portugal and Brazil, as well as several clubs from the Premier League.
“I could have left Roma in December, but I didn’t.” This is my life, every day is a struggle. Sometimes it seems that we are struggling, but we are at the top of the table with the other teams, which are strong and have something to show“, said Mourinho.
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Italian journalists asked the Portuguese expert for an opinion on Nicolo Zaniolo, who asked to leave Roma, as well as Chris Smalling.
“It caused a problem for the club, I have nothing to do with it. He has to solve his problems with the club, not with me. As for Smalling, I can’t do anything to convince him to sign a new contract,” concluded the Portuguese coach.
Mourinho (60) has been Roma’s coach since 2021, and before that he managed Tottenham, Manchester United, Chelsea, Real, Inter, Porto and Leiria. He won the Liga conference last year with Roma.
