Mourinho idol in Rome, AS fans want him at the helm for 1,000 years

AS Roma is in its second season under the Portuguese strategist. José Mourinho is doing more than respectably despite limited opportunities. Especially in Europe. Now, however, there is speculation about his future and the fans are clear. They want him at the helm for a long time.

In two years, José Mourinho has become an icon, an idol in Rome. In his first season, he managed to unite the fans in a way that no one at the club had managed for a long time before him.

After all, his arrival alone was a major event. And in his first season, it became clear why. The Special One led AS to the Conference title and in the second one to the Europa League final.

However, in Europe’s second most prestigious competition, Rome fell short on penalties to Sevilla, who dominate the Europa League. However, Mourinho has been linked with interest from other clubs.

Much has been made of PSG’s interest in particular, but the coach himself says he is not in contact with any club. He is, of course, vague about his future, but it is clear from his gestures and statements that he would like to stay in Rome, but would also like slightly better conditions.

The fans, who are behind him, could also be the reason for him to stay, even if AS Roma do not always play handsome and attractive football. After all, they showed their affection for the Portuguese strategist in the last game of the season.

In Sunday’s match against Spezia, which AS won 2-1 at home, the fans brought a banner with a clear message.

“Only one man is in charge. Mourinho for 1,000 years,” the fans’ message read. Mourinho’s contract expires next summer.

Even people in the club’s management have been tight-lipped about Mourinho’s future. However, Tiago Pinto suggested that things are clearer than they seem.

“I have always said that results are important, but they do not determine the future of the project,” the AS Roma sporting director said.

Source: Football-Italia, Twitter, Transfermarkt