Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Roger Ibanez from Roma this summer, and if they can sign the Brazilian, they will land one of Jose Mourinho's favorite players.
Indeed, Ibanez has been a key player for Roma since Mourinho's arrival, and the Portuguese has praised him in the past.
According to GialloRossi.net, Spurs are keen on signing the South American player over the summer, but it's fair to say Mourinho wouldn't want to sell him, describing the defender as 'untouchable' in his squad. in the past.
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Mourinho loves Ibanez
The Roma boss praised Ibanez last year.
“Last year we went through a period where he was the only centre-back, with Chris Smalling injured and Gianluca Mancini and Marash Kumbulla suspended. He's there in every game. When we went to Sevilla to face Real Betis earlier this season, on the morning of the game I saw him and thought he would not be able to play. And he played. He's the one who always shows up," said Mourinho.
“When we win, we all win together. When we lose, we all lose together. For me, he is impregnable. There's nothing more to say. I think the fact that I hardly read newspapers and never check social media will help me. Because apart from my Instagram, where I post nonsense just for fun and laugh, I don't read anything. It helps me - but in my opinion he is sacrosanct. Tomorrow will be him and 10 others.
Business is tough to make
It really won't be easy for Spurs to make that move this summer.
Mourinho's comments just show how important Roma consider Ibanez, and it's fair to say that Mourinho was never one to sell key players.
Indeed, the Portuguese is a very stubborn man and he would not want to part with Ibanez without a fight.
It will be interesting to see how this story plays out as we head into the summer transfer window. Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League
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