What if Fernando Diniz’s interim lasted longer than expected? The Fluminense coach has combined his job with that of Brazil coach since last summer. The 49-year-old technician was appointed on July 4 as head of the Seleçao pending the arrival of Carlo Ancelotti during the 2024 Copa America (June 20 – July 14). But the Italian has just extended his contract with Real Madrid until 2026.
And José Mourinho, who is one of the candidates mentioned to occupy the place, does not seem in a hurry to leave AS Roma, on the contrary. “Brazil didn’t speak to me directly, I told my agent not to speak with anyone until we know if Roma want me to stay or not,” the Portuguese told the from his team’s victory (2-1) against Cremonese in the round of 16 of the Italian Cup.
In a delicate position at Roma
“I don’t believe the rumors that install other coaches on this bench [de la Roma], he continued. I trust the Friedkin family [propriétaire du club], I do not doubt his honesty. » “I have no reason to think that they are negotiating with other coaches behind my back,” also indicated the now sixty-year-old, who arrived in the Italian capital in July 2021 and under contract until next June.
However, relations with the Friedkins are not in good shape, because Mourinho has publicly and several times criticized the quality and quantity of his squad, modest 7th in the championship, 17 points behind the leader, Inter Milan.
However, the former “Special One” does not seem in a hurry to join a selection that is certainly a five-time world champion, but in crisis, while it occupies an unworthy sixth place in the South American qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup.