Mourinho sacked by Roma; De Rossi is new manager

Jose Mourinho

Daniele De Rossi began a new adventure at Roma on Tuesday as the World Cup winner took over at his boyhood club following the sudden sacking of Jose Mourinho.

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The former Italy midfielder, who spent almost the entirety of his playing career at Roma, signed a deal "until 30 June 2024" with the Serie A club hours after Mourinho was dismissed. "I know no other way but dedication, daily sacrifices, and giving everything I have in order to face the challenges that await us from now until the end of the season," said De Rossi in a statement.

A series of disappointing results which have the capital club way off the pace in the Italian top flight this term did for Mourinho, who left Roma's Trigoria training ground on Tuesday afternoon.

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