Italian Serie A side AS Roma have announced the departure of Jose Mourinho as the club’s manager with immediate effect.
A statement from the Giallorossi on Tuesday morning read: AS Roma can confirm that José Mourinho and his coaching staff will leave the club with immediate effect.
“We would like to thank José on behalf of all of us at AS Roma for his passion and efforts since his arrival at the club,” said Dan and Ryan Friedkin.
“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 José and his assistants all the best in their future endeavours.”
On Tuesday morning, Roma owners Dan and Ryan Friedkin summoned Mourinho to the Trigoria training ground in person.
Sky Italy understands this was not a sudden decision.The owners told Mourinho of their decision, which was thought out, considering the way the whole season - and particularly the last month - has been going. The club's ownership believe this is the right time to change direction.
Roma's training session was cancelled as a result - they host 18th-placed Verona on Saturday.