Nicolò Zaniolo is revitalising his profession at Udinese, however admits he made ‘a mistake’ final time he confronted Roma, revealing he ‘tears up’ fascinated by the Convention League and Jose Mourinho.
There would be the alternative to reminisce on Sunday when the Friulani go to the Stadio Olimpico, however he didn’t depart an excellent impression right here final time.
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He scored for Atalanta within the Everlasting Metropolis and , having already been jeered and insulted at each contact by his former followers.
Zaniolo apology to Roma followers
ROME, ITALY – DECEMBER 02: Nicolo Zaniolo of Atalanta celebrates scoring his workforce’s second purpose throughout the Serie A match between AS Roma and Atalanta at Stadio Olimpico on December 02, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photographs)
“I’d not repeat that celebration on the Stadio Olimpico, and I apologise to anybody who felt affronted by that,”
“I used to be coming off a detrimental interval and it was an instinctive response, however one I’d not do once more. You make errors in life, you by no means know what would possibly occur.”
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Zaniolo had compelled Roma’s hand throughout the January switch window when strolling away, in order the opposite leagues had already handed their deadlines, his solely actual various was Turkey for Galatasaray.
TURIN, ITALY – OCTOBER 29: Nicolo Zaniolo of Udinese Calcio celebrates a purpose throughout the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Udinese Calcio at on October 29, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photographs)
There adopted mortgage spells with Aston Villa, Atalanta and Fiorentina, all failing to make an impression, till he began to ship for Udinese this season.
Regardless of that bitter breakdown of his rapport with Roma, he insists there are blissful recollections of his time there, above all when he was a part of the squad that received the Convention League underneath Jose Mourinho.
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“We labored so exhausting to win that trophy, and it does transfer me when pondering again on it. My purpose within the Remaining was probably the greatest days of my life,” assured Zaniolo.
“We celebrated by the streets of Rome in an open-top bus with the trophy, it was so thrilling.”
TIRANA, ALBANIA – MAY 25: Jose Mourinho, Head Coach of AS Roma celebrates with the UEFA Europa Convention League Trophy after their sides victory within the UEFA Convention League ultimate match between AS Roma and Feyenoord at Area Kombetare on Might 25, 2022 in Tirana, Albania. (Picture by Alex Pantling/Getty Photographs)
Though they didn’t at all times get alongside, Zaniolo reveals the stays a robust one.
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“We nonetheless converse once in a while, we stay involved. Mourinho bought to fulfill my household, he asks how my father and my son are doing. He’s each a unbelievable coach and particular person.
“I discovered a lot from what he provides you. I believe the day of the Convention League Remaining means loads to him too, it was a day of pure pleasure. My eyes tear up once I speak about it.”