Jose Mourinho was shown the exit by AS Roma in a shocking club announcement on Tuesday, January 16, ending his two-and-a-half years with the Italian outfit.
What happened?
The 60-year-old was fired with the club ninth in the Serie A table and has left Stadio Olimpico at the back of adding another trophy to his cabinet.
The decision came after his constant media fight warfare upset the American club owners and left the fans pissed off over receiving five red cards during his tenure in charge.
Roma managed to win just one of their previous six matches, while Mourinho's last game in charge was a 3-1 defeat to AC Milan on Sunday, January 14, which he was forced to watch from the stands due to suspension.
The former Real Madrid manager won Roma supporter's hearts in his first season by winning the Europa Conference League and led the club to the final of the Europa League last season in which they lost to Sevilla on penalties.
But Roma have fallen away badly in the 2023-24 campaign, forcing the board to step in and part ways with Mourinho. He departed with a record of 60 wins, 30 draws, and 40 losses from his 138 games in charge.
Roma's total of 29 points from their 20 games this season is their worst return since the 2002-03 campaign under Fabio Capello.
Mourinho was replaced immediately by club legend Daniele De Rossi, who has more than 600 appearances for the Italian club.
While most Roma fans will remember the self-acclaimed "special one" for winning the club’s first and only European trophy in over 60 years, Mourinho’s tenure was statistically among the worst of his managerial career.
His average of 1.70 points per match is attached to the lowest of his career, having managed to win 68 games, recorded 30 draws, and 40 defeats during his two-and-a-half years with the club.
It is the same points average he achieved in his 20-game spell with Portuguese side Leiria during the 2001/02 season before he left for Porto.
His 929-day stint also produced 31 draws and 39 losses while the 29 points he gathered this season were the fewest points the club have had after 20 Serie A matches since the 2002/2003 season where they recorded 27 points.
Below is Jose Mourinho's career stats since his first appointment as a club manager.
Tottenham
Mourinho was appointed by Tottenham in November 2019 after Mauricio Pochettino's five-year spell was brought to an end but was sacked just two days before the London club were set to take on Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final in 2021.
Tottenham remains the only club since his 20-game period at Uniao de Leiria in 2002 where Mourinho hasn't won a trophy.
The 60-year-old played 86 games, gathered 1.77 points per game, he recorded 44 wins, 19 draws, and 23 defeats at Spurs.
Manchester United
Mourinho will go down as Man United's most successful manager since Sir Alex Ferguson left the club, despite never winning the Premier League.
His two-and-a-half-year stint at Old Trafford came to an end following a 3-1 loss to Liverpool in December 2018 announcing the club’s worst-ever start to a Premier League season, a record that has since been broken by Erik ten Hag this campaign.
His second full season led to one of his self-proclaimed greatest achievements where he finished behind Man City but failed to win any silverware.
The 60-year-old played 144 games, gathered 1.97 points per game, he recorded 84 wins, 32 draws, and 28 defeats.
Chelsea (1st spell)
In Mourinho's first campaign at Stamford Bridge in 2004, the West Londoners lifted their first top-flight title in 50 years with a then-record 95-point haul.
The Blues retained the League title the following season while also securing other domestic trophies as well.
He unexpectedly departed the club in September 2007 after a fallout with then-club owner Roman Abramovich.
The Portuguese played 185 games, gathered 2.23 points per game, he recorded 124 wins, 40 draws, and 21 defeats.
Chelsea (2nd spell)
Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge in 2013 in the hope of having the same success he had during his first spell.
In his first season back in west London, he led the Blues to third in the Premier League table, before winning an EFL Cup and Premier League double the next season.
However, things didn't go according to plan after Chelsea picked up just 11 points in their first 12 matches in the Premier League.
Mourinho left Chelsea in December 2015 with the club sitting one point above the relegation zone.
He played 136 games, gathered 1.96 points per game, he recorded 80 wins, 29 draws, and 27 defeats.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez appointed Mourinho in 2010. He won the Copa del Rey a year later and defeated Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering Barcelona side to the La Liga title in 2012.
However, he failed to copy his European dominance at the Santiago Bernabeu with reports of dressing room bust-ups - mainly with club captain Iker Casillas.
During Mourinho's time, the Spanish giants also suffered three successive semi-final exits in the Champions League.
The ex-Man United coach played 178 games, gathered 2.3 points per game, he recorded 128 wins, 28 draws, and 22 defeats.
Inter Milan
Mourinho will undoubtedly remain a legend at Inter Milan - where he sought refuge following his bitter first departure from Chelsea.
He won the Serie A title and the Italian Super Cup in his first season and then retained Scudetto the following season.
However, that domestic success in his second campaign was only part of a historic treble in which he won the Coppa Italia and the Champions League - the club's first European Cup final in 38 years.
The ex-Man United coach played 108 games, gathered 2.12 points per game, he recorded 67 wins, 26 draws, and 15 defeats.
Porto
Mourinho was appointed as Porto manager in January 2002, after the club fired Octávio Machado.
He won his first Primeira Liga In 2003, and also won the Taca de Portugal, defeating former club Leiria in the final, and the UEFA Cup final against Celtic, both in May 2003.
The following season witnessed further achievements. He led Porto to victory in the one-match Portuguese Super Cup, beating Leiria 1–0.
In May 2004, Mourinho won a greater prize, the UEFA Champions League, with a 3–0 triumph over Monaco in Germany.
The Portuguese coach coached 128 games, and gathered 2.17 points per game. He recorded 91 wins, 21 draws, and 15 defeats.
Uniao de Leiria
Mourinho was acquired by Uniao de Leiria in July 2001, during his time at the club, he recorded eight matches unbeaten in the league (six wins, two draws).
Mourinho's accomplishments at Leiria did not go unrecognized as he caught the attention of Porto.
The 60-year-old played 128 games, gathered 1.7 points per game, he recorded 9 wins, and 4 draws, with no defeats recorded.
Benfica
Mourinho became a top-tier manager in September 2000 when he moved up from his role as assistant manager at Benfica.
He left the club on 5 December 2000, following a refusal of a contract extension by then-club president Manuel Vilarinho.
Mourinho played 11 games, gathered 1.9 points per game, he recorded 6 wins, 3 draws, and two defeats.
What's next for Mourinho?
It remains to be seen where the 60-year-old will be heading, with reports stating that he might consider taking a Saudi Arabia job following a link during the summer transfer window.
What happened?
The 60-year-old was fired with the club ninth in the Serie A table and has left Stadio Olimpico at the back of adding another trophy to his cabinet.
The decision came after his constant media fight warfare upset the American club owners and left the fans pissed off over receiving five red cards during his tenure in charge.
Roma managed to win just one of their previous six matches, while Mourinho's last game in charge was a 3-1 defeat to AC Milan on Sunday, January 14, which he was forced to watch from the stands due to suspension.
The former Real Madrid manager won Roma supporter's hearts in his first season by winning the Europa Conference League and led the club to the final of the Europa League last season in which they lost to Sevilla on penalties.
But Roma have fallen away badly in the 2023-24 campaign, forcing the board to step in and part ways with Mourinho. He departed with a record of 60 wins, 30 draws, and 40 losses from his 138 games in charge.
Roma's total of 29 points from their 20 games this season is their worst return since the 2002-03 campaign under Fabio Capello.
Mourinho was replaced immediately by club legend Daniele De Rossi, who has more than 600 appearances for the Italian club.
While most Roma fans will remember the self-acclaimed "special one" for winning the club’s first and only European trophy in over 60 years, Mourinho’s tenure was statistically among the worst of his managerial career.
His average of 1.70 points per match is attached to the lowest of his career, having managed to win 68 games, recorded 30 draws, and 40 defeats during his two-and-a-half years with the club.
It is the same points average he achieved in his 20-game spell with Portuguese side Leiria during the 2001/02 season before he left for Porto.
His 929-day stint also produced 31 draws and 39 losses while the 29 points he gathered this season were the fewest points the club have had after 20 Serie A matches since the 2002/2003 season where they recorded 27 points.
Below is Jose Mourinho's career stats since his first appointment as a club manager.
Tottenham
Mourinho was appointed by Tottenham in November 2019 after Mauricio Pochettino's five-year spell was brought to an end but was sacked just two days before the London club were set to take on Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final in 2021.
Tottenham remains the only club since his 20-game period at Uniao de Leiria in 2002 where Mourinho hasn't won a trophy.
The 60-year-old played 86 games, gathered 1.77 points per game, he recorded 44 wins, 19 draws, and 23 defeats at Spurs.
Manchester United
Mourinho will go down as Man United's most successful manager since Sir Alex Ferguson left the club, despite never winning the Premier League.
His two-and-a-half-year stint at Old Trafford came to an end following a 3-1 loss to Liverpool in December 2018 announcing the club’s worst-ever start to a Premier League season, a record that has since been broken by Erik ten Hag this campaign.
His second full season led to one of his self-proclaimed greatest achievements where he finished behind Man City but failed to win any silverware.
The 60-year-old played 144 games, gathered 1.97 points per game, he recorded 84 wins, 32 draws, and 28 defeats.
Chelsea (1st spell)
In Mourinho's first campaign at Stamford Bridge in 2004, the West Londoners lifted their first top-flight title in 50 years with a then-record 95-point haul.
The Blues retained the League title the following season while also securing other domestic trophies as well.
He unexpectedly departed the club in September 2007 after a fallout with then-club owner Roman Abramovich.
The Portuguese played 185 games, gathered 2.23 points per game, he recorded 124 wins, 40 draws, and 21 defeats.
Chelsea (2nd spell)
Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge in 2013 in the hope of having the same success he had during his first spell.
In his first season back in west London, he led the Blues to third in the Premier League table, before winning an EFL Cup and Premier League double the next season.
However, things didn't go according to plan after Chelsea picked up just 11 points in their first 12 matches in the Premier League.
Mourinho left Chelsea in December 2015 with the club sitting one point above the relegation zone.
He played 136 games, gathered 1.96 points per game, he recorded 80 wins, 29 draws, and 27 defeats.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez appointed Mourinho in 2010. He won the Copa del Rey a year later and defeated Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering Barcelona side to the La Liga title in 2012.
However, he failed to copy his European dominance at the Santiago Bernabeu with reports of dressing room bust-ups - mainly with club captain Iker Casillas.
During Mourinho's time, the Spanish giants also suffered three successive semi-final exits in the Champions League.
The ex-Man United coach played 178 games, gathered 2.3 points per game, he recorded 128 wins, 28 draws, and 22 defeats.
Inter Milan
Mourinho will undoubtedly remain a legend at Inter Milan - where he sought refuge following his bitter first departure from Chelsea.
He won the Serie A title and the Italian Super Cup in his first season and then retained Scudetto the following season.
However, that domestic success in his second campaign was only part of a historic treble in which he won the Coppa Italia and the Champions League - the club's first European Cup final in 38 years.
The ex-Man United coach played 108 games, gathered 2.12 points per game, he recorded 67 wins, 26 draws, and 15 defeats.
Porto
Mourinho was appointed as Porto manager in January 2002, after the club fired Octávio Machado.
He won his first Primeira Liga In 2003, and also won the Taca de Portugal, defeating former club Leiria in the final, and the UEFA Cup final against Celtic, both in May 2003.
The following season witnessed further achievements. He led Porto to victory in the one-match Portuguese Super Cup, beating Leiria 1–0.
In May 2004, Mourinho won a greater prize, the UEFA Champions League, with a 3–0 triumph over Monaco in Germany.
The Portuguese coach coached 128 games, and gathered 2.17 points per game. He recorded 91 wins, 21 draws, and 15 defeats.
Uniao de Leiria
Mourinho was acquired by Uniao de Leiria in July 2001, during his time at the club, he recorded eight matches unbeaten in the league (six wins, two draws).
Mourinho's accomplishments at Leiria did not go unrecognized as he caught the attention of Porto.
The 60-year-old played 128 games, gathered 1.7 points per game, he recorded 9 wins, and 4 draws, with no defeats recorded.
Benfica
Mourinho became a top-tier manager in September 2000 when he moved up from his role as assistant manager at Benfica.
He left the club on 5 December 2000, following a refusal of a contract extension by then-club president Manuel Vilarinho.
Mourinho played 11 games, gathered 1.9 points per game, he recorded 6 wins, 3 draws, and two defeats.
What's next for Mourinho?
It remains to be seen where the 60-year-old will be heading, with reports stating that he might consider taking a Saudi Arabia job following a link during the summer transfer window.