“Mourinho could have the same impact here as Cristiano Ronaldo,” Says Saudi Pro League Executive
Rumors linking Roma manager Jose Mourinho with a move to the Saudi Pro League have not abated. The Chief Operating Officer of the Saudi Pro League, Carlo Nohra has poured gasoline on the rumors by admitting that the Special One could have a sizable impact on the league.
He indicated that, “Speaking for myself and not Saudi Arabia, I’m personally waiting on him (Mourinho) to arrive.” He added that efforts to bring Mourinho have failed in the past, but this is not likely to stop efforts to bring him in the future. He especially indicated that the Special One might have the kind of impact on the Saudi Pro League that his compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo has had.
“There’s no doubt the so-called ‘Ronaldo effect’ was incredible for us and it’s possible this won’t happen again because there aren’t many Cristiano Ronaldo’s around. It’s important we continue evolving the level of football within the league and clearly we’re keen to make another splash just like the one with Cristiano Ronaldo.”
“I can’t say whether or not Mourinho will be our next big splash, but it’s obvious his possible arrival would represent another enormous leap in quality in several respects.”
Mourinho is a big-profile manager, and these links are unlikely to die down any time soon.
