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'Mourinho is a great coach' - Roma boss Fonseca backs successor at Serie A club

Roma head coach Paulo Fonseca has backed successor Jose Mourinho to do well with the Giallorossi.

On Tuesday, Roma announced that Fonseca would leave the club at the end of the season and hours later confirmed Mourinho would take over ahead of the 2021-22 campaign.

Mourinho, who was sacked as Tottenham boss last month, will take charge of Roma on a three-year contract.

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What was said?

“For me, professionalism is something I believe is very important," Fonseca said at his press conference ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash against Manchester United.