On January 15, Beijing time, according to the news of reporter Schilla, Mourinho's purge campaign continued, and Roma's fourth departing player emerged, he was the 31-year-old former Italian international defender Thornton.
Roma introduced Thornton from Inter for €10 million in the summer of 2018, signing a contract until the end of June 2022. Thornton has six months left on his contract with Roma, but he hasn't made a single appearance under Jose Mourinho this season. Thornton was plagued by last season, making just 11 appearances in all competitions throughout the season, including only seven starts.
Reporter Schipla said that Rome is ready to terminate the contract with Thornton, and the two sides are negotiating compensation.
In this winter transfer window, Roma went on loan from Porto and Arsenal to Oliveira and Niles respectively, but sent away three young players, Carafiore, Mayoral and Villar. Coupled with Thornton's words, Roma will send off four points in this winter transfer window.
Roma spent €100 million on reinforcements last summer, but fell far short of Mourinho's requirements. Mourinho has publicly accused the team's squad more than once, and even bluntly stated that his squad was originally at the level of the middle of Serie A after losing to AC Milan. However, American boss Friedkin can not swing the checkbook in the winter window, frantically throw money to attract reinforcements, loan to Oliveira and Niles, can only be regarded as a second choice, absolutely not really satisfied Mourinho. Roma are now only 6th, and the U.S. boss is also unhappy with Jose Mourinho's team, but because of the talisman of the 30 million euros penalty, Mourinho is not worried that he will be dismissed at this time.