That the end of the AS Roma season was noisy and not necessarily in a good way. A year after their victory in the Europa League Conference against Feyenoord Rotterdam, the Giallorossi found their way back to a European final, but this time in the Europa League where they fell on penalties against Sevilla FC (1-1 ). The European objective was such for the Roman Wolf that the end of the season in the league was somewhat disappointing with only three victories over the last ten days of Serie A. And José Mourinho’s players therefore ended the Italian campaign in 6th place. position in the ranking – far from the expectations set after the arrivals of Paulo Dybala, Andrea Belotti, Nemanja Matic, Georginio Wijnaldum and Zeki Celik. But the AS Roma José Mourinho version has not said its last word despite a turbulent end to the season in the European press.
Worse still, the strong character of the Portuguese coach made the headlines in the Italian gazettes at the end of the season with several standoffs against Italian but also European referees, especially after the Europa League final refereed by the Englishman Anthony Taylor. Harsh words that earned the former Chelsea and Real Madrid tactician a suspension by UEFA for his club’s next four European matches after making these insulting remarks. Under contract until June 2024, José Mourinho has been involved in several exit rumours. A time coveted by PSG, Chelsea, Brazil or even Saudi Arabia, the 60-year-old Portuguese finally stayed in the Italian capital, even if the Roman management had already checked profiles for his succession, as we will tell you. reveal exclusively.
Interesting reinforcements!
The management articulated around Tiago Pinto wasted no time in the summer market. From June, the Giallorossi drew several formalizations recorded for several months, with the arrivals of Houssem Aouar (25 years old) and Evan Ndicka (23 years old), from Olympique Lyonnais and Eintracht respectively. Frankfurt. Two transfers at a more than reduced cost since they were free of any contract after the end of their lease in their respective club. The latest recruit locked by Roma is Rasmus Kristensen (26), a Danish right-back on loan from Leeds with no option to buy. Three players in full force of age who will begin their best years and who already have the experience of big matches in Ligue 1, the Bundesliga and the Premier League, even in European competitions. The Roma leaders have also secured Italy striker Stephan El Shaarawy until June 2025 to ensure a versatile and experienced attacking option in the rotation.
In the direction of sales, Roma accelerated to get rid of Carles Pérez, definitively sold to Celta de Vigo after a loan, but above all two young players from the Roman formation: the Bosnian midfielder Benjamin Tahirovic at Ajax Amsterdam and Cristian Volpato in Sassuolo. And it’s not over since the Giallorossi are still trying to find a base for Bryan Reynolds, Rick Karsdorp, Eldor Shomurodov, Matías Viña but above all Andrea Belotti who is pushed towards the exit, as we revealed to you exclusively. The Romans are also looking to strengthen in attack and continue to negotiate with Gianluca Scamacca (West Ham) and Alvaro Morata (Atlético). Management’s preference is for the Italian, while the staff and Paulo Dybala are hoping for the Spaniard to arrive. The names of Marcel Sabitzer and Noah Okafor were also mentioned by the various newspapers.
