Riccardo Calafiori reveals dream of Roma return as Arsenal star explains how struggles under Jose Mourinho sparked exit from Serie A side
Goal | 03.03.2026 00:00
Calafiori’s departure from Roma remains a point of contention for many supporters, who watched a homegrown talent slip through the net. The defender revealed that his relationship with then-manager Jose Mourinho shifted dramatically following a humiliating 6-1 defeat to Bodo Glimt in the Europa Conference League. It was a night that effectively ended his chances of breaking into the starting eleven permanently, leading to a frustrating loan spell at Genoa.