With AS Roma, José Mourinho is only in 16th place in Serie A after the first six matchdays – the worst start to the season of his career as a coach. As with his previous positions, the third year is proving to be difficult. According to his own statements, the fact that the 60-year-old is experiencing this at all with the Giallorossi is also because he turned down “the biggest coaching offer in history” from Saudi Arabia in the summer.
At the press conference before the game against Frosinone Calcio, Mourinho talked about the offer. “I received two offers: Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli wanted me, I rejected both because I want to stay at Roma.” Various media had already reported interest from Saudi Arabia in April. Loud Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano The three-time Champions League winner could have earned 30 million euros net per year.
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“I rejected it mainly because I had already promised Roma,” emphasized Mourinho, thereby turning down the financially strong clubs from the desert – unlike some colleagues from Europe. Al-Hilal brought in Jorge Jesus from Fenerbahce instead of Mourinho, while Al-Ahli sent Matthias Jaissle from Red Bull Salzburg to Saudi Arabia. In addition, Steven Gerrard went to Al-Ettifaq FC, Roberto Mancini took over the national team.
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