“I Know You Will Miss Me”: Mourinho's hilarious Parting Shot to Defender Leaving for Saudi Arabia

• AS Roma star Roger Ibanez is set to join the Saudi Arabia top flight
• Ibanez received a hilarious message from his coach Jose Mourinho, who confirmed the transfer
• The Brazilian defender has reportedly already agreed personal terms with the Middle East club

Jose Mourinho won the internet with a hilarious farewell message to one of his players, who has agreed a deal to move to Saudi Arabia.

Roger Ibanez is set to depart the Italian capital after three years, with reports claiming he will join Al-Ahli.

The 24-year-old leaves after playing 149 times for Roma and the Italian giants are set to make a considerable profit in the transfer as they only acquired him for €9M from Atalanta in 2019.

Reports from Gianluca Di Marzio, claim Al-Ahli will pay Roma €28.5M for Ibanez, which includes €3M add-ons.

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Premier League outfit Nottingham Forest were also keen on signing Ibanez, but it looks like they were outbid by Al Ahli.

Mourinho’s parting message

On Monday, August 7, Mourinho took to his Instagram with a hilarious message, bidding goodbye to one of his more consistent players.

“Be happy ‘garoto.’ I know you will miss me.” Mourinho stated.

“Now you can pay a proper dinner to me and my staff. Enjoy Saudi Arabia.”

Ibanez is set to undergo a medical in Paris ahead of his transfer

Mourinho on Saudi bids

Recently, Mourinho weighed in on the recent resurgence of the Saudi Arabia top flight as he revealed he had received offers from two clubs from the Middle East.

"I’ve received two proposals: Al Hilal and Al Ahli wanted me, I decided to turn both down as I want to stay at Roma”, he told Corriere dello Sport , per The Mirror.

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The former Chelsea boss, now 60, reiterated that he enjoyed the Roma challenge, despite some financial restrictions on the club.

Morata’s message to Mourinho

Sports Brief also reported on Alvaro Morata’s message to Jose Mourinho, who previously managed him at Real Madrid.

Morata has been Roma's biggest target this summer, but a deal between the two clubs may not materialize. Morata and Atletico have been on their pre-season tour of Mexico, and the striker's name is still hitting the back pages.

Speaking in Mexico, Morata ruled out a move to The Italian side, saying he's happy with the team at the moment. However, he said the transfer market is unpredictable, throwing his future in the air.