Tammy Abraham admits working with the ‘world’s best manager Jose Mourinho’ convinced him to sign for Roma… despite feeling he still had ‘something to prove in the Premier League’ after failing to cement his place in Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea side
Tammy Abraham completed his £34million move to Roma from Chelsea in 2021The 24-year-old joined former Blues boss Jose Mourinho at the Stadio OlimpicoHe said that he couldn’t turn down the opportunity to play under Mourinho againAbraham even referred to the current Roma boss as ‘best manager in the world’ He said Mourinho pushes him to be better, while also increasing his confidence
Tammy Abraham has hailed Jose Mourinho as the ‘best manager in the world’ and credited his boss for pushing him to ‘be better’ as he enjoys a stunning season at Roma.
Abraham joined Roma on a five-year deal worth £34million last summer after struggling to cement his place in Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI at Chelsea.
And the striker, 24, said working under Mourinho was a major draw to sign for the Serie A side.
Tammy Abraham completed his £34million move to Roma from Chelsea in August 2021
The ace made the move after failing to cement a regular place in Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI
When asked whether Mourinho’s role as the Roma manager encouraged him to sign for the club, Abraham told TalkSPORT: ‘It [Mourinho] was a factor involved, yes.
‘As a young English lad I wanted to stay in England. Rome came along and Atalanta and many different teams around the world, I was telling myself I wanted to stay in the Premier League and that I had something to prove.
‘But my dad, parents and agent sat me down and said, “you scored goals at Chelsea, Swansea and Bristol City, go and test the waters, go and experience life abroad”.
He said…