Guido Fienga, former CEO of As Roma, gave an extensive interview to the Italian podcast Thriving Minds on Saturday, among other themes, recalled the time he worked with the coach at the service of the Italian emblem.
Although admitting that it maintains a very good relationship with the Portuguese coach, whom he has made torn praise, the Italian leader acknowledges that it is very difficult to deal with Setubalense.
“Private, it’s a very fun person. It’s a big challenge to be the Mourinho CEO, but I wasn’t there long. In one of the first games, we had four red cards. It was a beautiful reception, the Mourinho style. I have a good relationship with him, probably because I didn’t work much with him. Just brought him to Roma and we worked together for a few months, but we maintained contact,” Guido Fienga said, said by Guido Fienga. Gazzetta dello Sport.
“When I decided to leave Roma, Mourinho came to me and said, ‘Guido, there are only two alpha males in this club, and now one of them is leaving.’ And I said, ‘Good for you.’ That’s why I have a good relationship with him. For a CEO, working with a coach who is constantly in disagreement with the arbitration system and the league is like being a firefighter in California. I have a lot to say, but I can’t because of their reputation, “added the Italian leader.
Guido Fienga was still challenged to describe José Mourinho. The former CEO of As Rome described the Portuguese coach in two words… who should be three.
“Super intelligent, talented in what he does, but the third word I can’t say,” he said.
President of Fenerbahçe ‘attacks’ Mourinho
Ali Koç, president of Fenerbahçe, broke the silence about the dismissal of José Mourinho and revealed the reasons that culminated in the departure of the Portuguese coach.
“It was a bitter farewell. Our chemistry was perfect. His successes are unquestionable. Only the fact that he could bring him here was a great achievement. Above all, it was hard to separate me from someone I was a friend. We knew that our coach would play defensively when we brought him, but at the end of last season we discussed the need to play more dominantly. Points, “he began by saying there Koç, quoted by Fanatik, continuing.
“Being eliminated by Benfica was not a problem, but the way we were eliminated was unacceptable. This made me feel that last year’s style would continue. We terminated contract because we believed this team could play better right now. This type of football works in Europe, but in Turkey, we have to crush our opponents in most games. Leader of Fenerbahçe.
José Mourinho did not win any title at the service of the Turkish emblem and was thus as a free coach.
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