This is what is called, for the moment, an interesting choice. In total loss of speed in recent seasons on the side of OL, Houssem Aouar, who was coming to the end of his contract, signed on the side of Roma. The goal? Relaunch and regain sensations to finally confirm its full potential. In the meantime, the 25-year-old midfielder also decided to change his sporting nationality to represent Algeria. Well in his head, the former Lyonnais quickly began his express adaptation under the orders of José Mourinho, a coach he has always appreciated.
“Mourinho was fundamental for my arrival at Roma. I couldn’t miss the opportunity to be coached by a phenomenon. José Mourinho showed that he really wanted me. But when you live here, it’s easier to convince someone, the real attraction is Roma, ”explained the main interested party at the time of his signature. And for the moment, the Portuguese technician is betting on Aouar. The Algerian neo-international has started in all the matches played by the Louve club. Scorer for his very first match in his new colors, he was once again decisive this Saturday against Estrela by offering a goal to Paulo Dybala.
José Mourinho is already a fan
Noted performances that are already talking about the Italian press and specialized sites on Roma. The legend Giuseppe Giannini also spoke about the player in the columns of the Gazzetta Dello Sport. “I think Roma are building a midfield that is good both in terms of quantity and quality. And Aouar, I think he showed great skills and great technical ease. I feel like he brings a lot of diversity to the team.”. A feeling shared by many Italian observers who constantly mention the very good technical and tactical adaptation of the player.
In recent days, the Italian daily Il Messaggero revealed some crisp details on the summer preparation of Houssem Aouar. Initially recruited to be Pellegrini’s understudy, Aouar quickly bluffed José Mourinho in training, who now considers him a player capable of starting directly. In addition to having a developed tactical culture, Houssem Aouar already masters the Italian, which greatly facilitates things in his integration with his partners. “I have already started studying him (the Italian) out of respect for the club that bought me and its fans”, explained the player on his arrival. With some internationals missing early in the build-up, Houssem Aouar has seized his chance in midfield and could well be one of the sensations in the Roma side. But it will be necessary to confirm over time in a club where media pressure is intense. A challenge to overcome…
