Mourinho to join Roma as head coach next season

Jose Mourinho will join Roma as head coach ahead of the 2021-22 season on a three-year deal, the Serie A club have announced.

The news came on the same day the club confirmed Paulo Fonseca would leave his position as coach at the end of this campaign.

Mourinho was dismissed by Premier League side Tottenham on April 19 after a disappointing 17 months in charge.

He said last week he would wait for a club with the "right culture" to resume his managerial career.

The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Chelsea boss previously coached in Serie A with Inter between 2008 and 2010.

"The incredible passion of the Roma fans convinced me to accept the job and I cannot wait to start next season.