Jose Mourinho ‘left behind Conference League gift from his players when he was sacked by Roma because he felt BETRAYED’ by the team… with the former boss let go with the club ninth in Serie A

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.

it is reported that Mourinho felt betrayed by his players and the club when he was let go

The 61-year-old led Roma to Conference League success in 2022 but was sacked nearly two years later

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.

The report suggests that Mourinho left the ring he was gifted in the locker of captain Lorenzo Pellegrini (pictured)

Roma appointed former captain Daniele de Rossi (centre) as manager just hours after Mourinho was sacked

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 great memories of his tenure at Roma, but we believe that an immediate change is in the best interests of the club. We wish Jose and his assistants all the best in their future endeavours.’

The ex-Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid boss, however, was hurt by the dismissal and is taking time to assess his next move in management.