Mayoral criticizes Mourinho for his expulsion from Roma: ‘I thought this would happen’

The Romanian coach surrendered, mid-2021/22, to include the striker from Spain, the Giallorossi’s top scorer the previous season (17 minute shots), in the squad.

Borja Mayoral, fired by Jose Mourinho from Roma, mid-season, said he suspected that was the option and, under veiled criticism of the coach, expressed his disappointment at not enjoying more play at the Italian club on 21/22.

“I was expecting more chances, but he signed his attacker [referência a Tommy Abraham] And I moved to the second or third plane. I thought it would happen, but I thought if you saw me training, you could change things, but no,” lamented the striker, realizing the need for a change of air.

“In January [deste ano] I had to find something for myself. It was hard to stay there [na Roma] Another six months in this case [com pouca utilização]Mayoral, who has played for Roma in only three of his 11 starter matches, said.

The striker, who was the top scorer of the Italian league in the 2020/21 season (17 goals) and who was loaned by Real Madrid two seasons, was loaned, in the face of discontent in the Italian capital, by Merengues. to Getafe (I Liga Spanish).

Mayoral noted in an interview with newspaper “El Mundo”: “I love to play and to compete, the option of Getafe came, near the house, and I did not hesitate. I think it was the perfect club for me.” , on why the new club was chosen to pursue a career.