Mourinho 'left behind Conference League gift from players when he was sacked'
Jose Mourinho left behind a gift from his Roma players when he was sacked, according to a report.
The Portuguese coach was sacked by the club last month after nearly three years in charge, leaving the side ninth in the Serie A table and in the middle of what had been an incredibly difficult season.
Roma moved quickly to replace him, with former captain Daniele de Rossi - who has won all three games in charge so far - being appointed as interim manager just hours later.
It appears the news didn't go down well with Mourinho, who is now on the hunt for his 10th club to manage at 61 years of age.
According to Il Messaggero, the departing manager returned a gift he had been given by his squad when the club won the Conference League because he felt betrayed by his players.
Mourinho took Roma to Conference League success in 2022, with his side securing a 1-0 win over Feyenoord thanks to a first half goal from Nicolo Zaniolo.
After the win, he was reportedly gifted a ring by his squad to commemorate the victory, which he had kept since the night in Albania.
He however, reportedly, returned it when he was let go because he felt let down by his players, leaving the ring in captain Lorenzo Pellegrini’s locker in the club dressing room.
It is reported Mourinho also felt betrayed by the club following his dismissal, with De Rossi appointed just hours after he was let go.
Though Mourinho had a somewhat frosty relationship with his players, often criticising them publicly, he was widely praised by fans, who sang his praises even after his sacking.
In a statement, Roma owners Dan and Ryan Friedkin said: 'We would like to thank Jose on behalf of all of us at AS Roma for his passion and efforts since his arrival at the club.
'We will always have
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