Portuguese coach José Mourinho rejected this Saturday that he is worried about his future, despite Roma’s 16th place in the Italian Soccer League, and recalled that three months ago they said that “it would be a tragedy” if he left, revealing even who rejected the “craziest job offer” in the history of football.
“During the summer holidays I received the biggest, most important and craziest job offer that a coach has ever had in the history of football. I rejected it because I gave the floor to my players, my fans and my president, and three months later It seems that the problem is me,” he lamented at a press conference, on the eve of Roma’s visit to Cagliari, on the seventh day of Serie A.
“Three months ago they said it would be a tragedy if I left. I don’t hear or see what is written or said about me, there are people who denounce me. I am not the problem behind every situation, there are several factors,” Mourinho said. .
The Portuguese coach, who is in his third season in Rome, made it clear that he will not give in to the pressure of those demanding his departure, despite the fact that the Romans have only achieved one victory in six games in Serie A, in which they occupy the position 16th place, with only five points out of 18 possible.
“Only Mr. Friedkin [proprietário americano e presidente do clube] Can you tell me that the connection ends before June 30? “I’m not afraid, I don’t feel a lack of confidence, I will assume my responsibilities,” said Mourinho, who is ending his contract with the club. giallorosso at the end of this season.
Speaking of responsibilities, Mourinho recalled that he “never” claimed to be “solely responsible for the victories”, so he does not assume “full responsibility for the defeats”, and guaranteed that he will fight every day alongside the players and fans.
Roma, which only won one of its six league games, beating Empoli 7-0, suffered a tough 4-1 defeat in Genoa on the last day, which provoked a wave of protests and criticism from the fans and sectors of the club.
“We have to win games, we should not look for excuses,” admitted Mourinho, who revealed in this press conference that “he received a crazy offer during the summer”, without specifying the club that contacted him.
Source: TSF
