TOTTENHAM transfer target Nicolo Zaniolo was forced to call the police after he was confronted by angry Roma fans.
Zaniolo, 23, angered supporters after handing in a transfer request.
Manager Jose Mourinho confirmed that the 11-cap Italian has been asking to leave for a month and has missed the last three matchdays as a result.
Mourinho said ahead of last weekend’s 2-1 loss to Serie A leaders Napoli: “It has been a month since the player said that he wants to leave.
“After Spezia, I gave them a day off and an optional training session.
“All those who didn’t play came to work and these are the ones we want.
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“If a player tells everyone that he doesn’t want to wear the Roma shirt, I have to say that he stays in spite of me.
“What I can say today is that Zaniolo will not be in Naples and I focus on those who will be.”
And according to Calciomercato, following the loss, Roma ultras gathered in front of Zaniolo’s house in the Casal Palocco area of Rome.
The report says the angry fans sang: “S**t! If we lost it’s all your fault. Go away!”
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Zaniolo was reportedly chased away by the angry fans and the police were called.
The ultras quickly dispersed upon the police’s arrival.
The playmaker’s mother, Francesca Costa, has called the hatred “excessive” after a wall in Trigoria had a message for Zaniolo which attacked her.
Corriere Della Sera says a nasty message read: “Zaniolo executioner, your mother is a great s**t.”
Francesca said: “Having originated all this hatred seems a little excessive to me.”
Zaniolo has been linked with a move to the Premier League.
Tottenham are one of many said to be keen on the Roma ace.
Bournemouth were also rumoured to be monitoring Zaniolo’s situation, while Newcastle are said to be keen.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
