Xabi Alonso congratulates Roma after semi-final loss: “Perhaps we deserved more tonight, but I don’t want to cry, I can only say congratulations to Roma and good luck for the final.”
Mourinho reacts to second consecutive European final with Roma: “My concern is not to become part of Roma’s history, but to help the players grow and bring Roma fans joy. I want to give joy to these people like the joy of going to a European final.”
Jose Mourinho applauds Edoardo Bove’s growth: “Last year he played 5 minutes. This year he played 20, then 30, and then he became a starter. I did my job, but all the credit goes to his parents and family.”
Feyenoord coach Arne Slot: "Mourinho told me that I shouldn't just watch Napoli and Manchester City, but that it would also help if watched Roma play."
Jose Mourinho’s emotional speech to his players after lost final: “Lorenzo [Pellegrini] and Gianluca [Mancini] came to me. I’m staying here. I want to stay here for you. I’m staying here and that’s the end of it.”
Mourinho hits back at Antonio Cassano: "Cassano played for Roma, Inter and Real: in Madrid he is remembered for his jacket, at Roma he won a Supercoppa without playing, and at Inter he didn't even win the Sunday league trophy."
Mourinho on his future: "I'm happy here, I can't hide it. I'm happy because I like the people here, and they like me, I have the feeling that everyone at Trigoria respects me and each other."
