Mourinho reflects on Roma love affair in Netflix documentary

Roma had targeted Endrick, the Brazilian forward at Real Madrid, as a potential signing this summer, with the club prepared to negotiate a loan deal with a purchase option. However, Real Madrid has decided to retain the 18-year-old attacker despite the overtures, ending recent talks with the Serie A side. According to The Athletic, Endrick's future could shift depending on his playing time; if the Brazilian fails to secure regular minutes, Real Madrid may reconsider a loan arrangement. The Spanish club deployed the same solution during the previous season, sending Endrick to Lyon in January on a temporary deal. Roma has been caught off guard by Real Madrid's decision to close the door, though a fresh attempt in the January transfer window is not ruled out. Significantly, Endrick has yet to fully commit to staying. The talent could request a move if he feels relegated to a secondary role within Carlo Ancelotti's squad. Real Madrid announced on August 10 that Endrick would remain at the club for the upcoming campaign, with interest also coming from Aston Villa.

José Mourinho has discussed his time managing Roma in a new Netflix docuseries titled The Special One, reflecting on a career that culminated in winning the UEFA Europa Conference League. Speaking about his spell at the club, Mourinho recalled the objectives he set upon arrival and his success in delivering them. "Quello che ho fatto al Porto a inizio carriera l'ho rifatto alla Roma tre anni fa. In ogni situazione ci sono obiettivi in relazione al potenziale. Questi obiettivi, io avevo promesso che li avrei raggiunti. Un piccolo miracolo. Quelli grandi? Li fa Gesù Cristo," he said, comparing his approach at Roma to his early work at Porto. "Con la mia carriera ho vinto il diritto di essere felice. Non avrei vinto la Champions League a Roma, ma sono stato felice. Quando le cose vanno male, vanno male." Mourinho's Roma tenure delivered the Conference League title, a historic achievement for the club. He characterised the accomplishment as a "small miracle" given the club's resources and potential, emphasising that while he could not have won the Champions League at Rome, he found happiness in what was achieved. The documentary provides an insight into Mourinho's reflections on a career defined by winning mentality and the pursuit of realistic objectives relative to each club's capacity.

Paolo Marcacci's weekly ratings column assessed the week's major football stories. Mohamed Bah received top marks for choosing to remain with Roma following a second serious injury early in his career, demonstrating strong loyalty in difficult circumstances. Rodrigo Mora earned a 9 for his technical ability with his right foot, though his contractual situation and the complexity of his move were acknowledged. Gasperini's analytical post-Brighton remarks showed he retains full control of the situation, rated a 7. The column criticised Roma's communication around Molina's signing, describing the understatement of an experienced, winning player from a top league as incomprehensible. Roma fans drew particular criticism for overreacting to a friendly defeat against a better-prepared English side. A rating of 5 was given to the hysteria surrounding the result, framed as a broader Italian tendency to magnify minor setbacks. Broader football topics also featured. The Maldini–Malagò divide in Italian football was rated 3, with both figures accused of self-referential positions. Juventus's transfer delays—notably still lacking a goalkeeper with Suzuki mentioned as their primary option—received a 2. Gianni Infantino was rated 0 for uniting UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC against him. Fiorentina's centenary proceedings without Giancarlo Antognoni was rated 1, described as impossible yet probable, exemplifying Italian football's disregard for its own monuments.