A time announced on the departure, José Mourinho should finally stay at Roma next season. The Portuguese coach even opened the door to a contract extension. But before re-engaging, the Special One demanded guarantees from owner Dan Friedkin.
The suspense and the bluffs are over. Barring an improbable twist, José Mourinho will still be Roma coach next season. The Portuguese maintained the mystery internally and in his statements at the end of the season. No doubt a way of putting pressure on its leaders before the opening of the transfer market. A rather classic scenario that continues this summer. Indeed, José Mourinho is open to an extension of his contract which runs until 2024.
Mourinho negotiates on his vacation spot
But before re-engaging, the technician wants to know the intentions of his leaders for the future. The former Real Madrid manager will only sign after knowing the long-term plans. Except that Roma does not have a coach like the others. Instead of meeting his boss in an office at the club’s headquarters, José Mourinho has his superior move to his vacation spot! This is at least the interpretation of Corriere dello Sport which tells us that the Roman coach is currently resting in Portugal, where the owner of the Giallorossi Dan Friedkin has just landed on Thursday.
🟡🔴#Mourinho e #Friedkin mai cosi vicini, in ballo c’è il rinnovo con la #Roma https://t.co/VNxaP9XaH4
— Corriere dello Sport (@CorSport) June 23, 2023
Given that 55 short kilometers separated the two men, the transalpine daily guesses a meeting to discuss the future. A necessary update in this difficult period for Roma. To respect financial fair play, the Europa League finalist must effectively sell for 30 million euros. The Serie A resident will then take care of the extension of José Mourinho, who no longer interests Paris Saint-Germain, and who seems to be resisting Saudi approaches.
