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BREAKING: Roma appoint Mourinho as their new coach

Italian giants, AS Roma has appointed Jose Mourinhoas their head coach.

The club made the announcement in a tweet on Tuesday, weeks after Mourinho was sacked by Tottenham Hotspurs.

“The club are delighted to announce an agreement has been reached with Jose Mourinho for him to become our new head coach ahead of the 2021-22 season,” the club tweeted.

Mourinho’s appointment comes hours after Roma announced that their head coach Paulo Fonseca will leave at the end of the season

A statement on the club’s website read, “On behalf of everyone at AS Roma, we would like to thank Paulo Fonseca for his hard work and leadership over the past two years,” said club chairman Dan Friedkin.

“Paulo guided the team through many challenges, including the Covid pandemic and a change of ownership, and did so with selfless integrity and great character.

“We wish him all the best for his future endeavours and know that he will be a great asset wherever he goes.”

“We are building a path to success at Roma, and Paulo has played an important role in that.”

Attah Aaron

Attah Aaron has spent over six years with Idoma Voice. He writes on religion and health.

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