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Pellegrini shocked by Roma sacking Mourinho.

Roma captain Lorenzo Pellegrini has admitted. He and his team-mates were shocked by the club’s decision to sack Jose Mourinho at the same time last year and revealed the football players wanted him to stay.

Mourinho was sacked by Roma on January 16, 2024, a year ago. with Pellegrini speaking in depth to Corriere dello Sport สมัคร UFABET

It has been a tumultuous time at the Stadio Olimpico since Mourinho left. With the club having now gone through three managerial changes since the Special One left. With Daniele De Rossi briefly turning things around before being sacked in September. While Ivan Juric was sacked just a few weeks into the job.

Asked if he knew what Thursday (last) day held, Pellegrini told Corriere dello Sport: ‘I know, yes, it’s our holiday, January 16, last year they sacked Mourinho.

“It was a shock because nobody expected it to happen. It was not a good time for us,”

“At the end of November we read that they wanted to get rid of him (Mourinho). So we went to Thiago Pinto to ask if it was true and we explained that there was no need to get rid of him. We wanted him to stay with us.”

However, Pinto tells us it was just a rumour. But it ultimately turned out to be not, as Mourinho was officially sacked on January 16.

“I had the best time of my career with Jose. We spoke on the phone right after he was sacked and I wanted to clarify my position with all the nonsense. That goes around the world. He understands. Mourinho is an incredible guy. He inspires you.”