Italian media outlet football-italia reported that Roma boss Jose Mourinho responded to Pinto's remarks about Zaniolo's possible departure. Mourinho said everyone should be a little more mature and things are not 100%. Mourinho stressed that zaniolo would not leave Rome until 2024 without exceptional circumstances.
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Earlier, Roma manager Pinto talked about the possibility of Zaniolo leaving the team at the press conference on the winter window reinforcements, and then revealed that Juventus was ready to offer Zaniolo. At the pre-match press conference against Genoa, Mourinho was also asked for his opinion on Pinto's remarks.
Mourinho did not shy away from the question, replying directly: "Pinto's words are normal, for Pinto who does not like to twist and turn, it is difficult to ensure that 100% of the players stay in Roma next season." We need to be a little more mature, which is important for Rome's long-term plans, and I think it's important for you (the media). As a club, Roma are showing maturity, even if some think that's not true. But with regard to future plans, the communication between me and the manager, including the way the fans accepted it, has shown maturity, so you (the media) need to mature as well. ”
Pinto's words, taken out of context, there was no need to make an honest answer into the headlines for a week. I'm happy with this winter window transfer, but if you ask me if I prefer some of the other practices, I'll say of course I do. Why I'm going to be happy with the winter window transfer is because our current players are stronger than they were on December 31 last year, we lost players who didn't play too many games with the team and got players who played more in the last two weeks than the departing players. Mourinho said.
Of Zaniolo, Mourinho stressed: "Roma's goal is to keep important players by our side, and if there are no special circumstances, Zaniolo will be Roma's player until 2024. ”