Following his recent sacking as Roma's manager, Jose Mourinho reportedly made a symbolic parting move. The Portuguese coach left his Conference League ring in the changing rooms of the Trigoria training ground.
Mourinho's departure came after a string of challenges, including four defeats in seven games, culminating in a derby loss to Lazio in the Coppa Italia. The swift appointment of Roma legend Daniele De Rossi as the new manager added a layer of complexity to Mourinho's exit.
According to Stefano Carina via TMW, Mourinho's gesture of leaving the ring behind symbolizes his feelings of betrayal by players and higher-ups in the club.
The Conference League ring, received after Roma's triumph over Feyenoord in May 2022, was a significant memento, marking the team's first trophy in 14 years and Mourinho's fifth European title. To emphasize the point, Mourinho reportedly placed the sentimental ring in the locker of Roma's captain, Lorenzo Pellegrini.
That's not all though as it's claimed that Mourinho also left a message, which read: "When you are men, give it back to me".
