Jose Mourinho hints he could stay at Roma this summer as fans ask him about his future after his side’s final Serie A game of the season
Jose Mourinho has suggested he will stay at Roma this summer despite much uncertainty over his current contract situation.
The Italian manager has been strongly linked to become the next head coach at Paris Saint-Germain after Mail Sport reported earlier this week that the club is preparing to sack current manager Christophe Galtier.
It is because Mail Sport also understands that the 60-year-old realizes that Roma’s transfer plans are not in line with his own philosophy, and on that basis there is much speculation about his future at the club.
Mourinho was charged by UEFA on Friday after he verbally abused referee Anthony Taylor following his side’s Europa League defeat to Sevilla. The Italian called the England referee a ‘f****** disgrace’ in the post-match car park and was widely criticized by many across the footballing world for his actions.
Tonight, the Italian coach was absent from the dugout as his side beat Spezia 2-1 in their final Serie A game of the season, as he is currently serving a touchline ban for accumulating five yellow cards this season.
Jose Mourinho has hinted he could stay at Roma this summer following their 2-1 win against Spezia on Sunday
Paulo Dybala sealed victory for his side tonight by scoring a late penalty to secure a place in the Europa League for his side next season
The victory now qualifies his side for a place in the Europa League next season, with Mourinho appearing on the field after full-time.
When asked by fans in the stands if he would stay at the club this summer, the three-time Premier League winner made a simple gesture that will be enjoyed by many fans of the Italian side.
In a clip posted on Twitter by Fabrizio Romano, Mourinho can be seen across the pitch and appears to point to the ground twice, implying he will stay at the club.
Romano writes: ‘José Mourinho when asked by the fans about his future after the last game of the season.’
Last week there were renewed concerns about his future at Roma, after he threw his Europa League medal for second place into the crowd and appeared to bid fans farewell after breaking his perfect European final record against Sevilla.
Yet, Interestingly, Mourinho has previously claimed that he has never talked to Paris about taking over as their new boss.
Mourinho (third from left) has been heavily criticized this week for slapping referee Anthony Taylor following his side’s Europa League defeat to Sevilla on Thursday
Despite that loss, Roma bounced back today, with Dybala (centre front) proving crucial in victory
Perhaps his side’s qualification for next season’s tournament played a part in his decision to stay.
And things are not quite settled at PSG at the moment either, with Lionel Messi set to leave the club this summer, Neymar’s future at the French giants is still uncertain and Mbappé’s contract expires next year.
His team won tonight in what was a thrilling football match in which Paulo Dybala scored a late penalty that guaranteed Europa League football for the I Giallorossi this season.
While their sixth-place finish will be celebrated, it did come with a price, with Roma star striker Tammy Abraham losing in the match with what appeared to be a serious knee injury.