May 14, 2026

Jose Mourinho changes mind about letting Marcos Rojo and Matteo Darmian leave

By Promise Amadi

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, has decided that he wants both Marcos Rojo and Matteo Darmian to stay until at least January, ESPN reports.

Darmian, who played all 90 minutes of Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Leicester City, has been linked with a move to Benfica.

While Rojo, who only signed a contract extension with the club in March, has been the subject of a loan deal for Turkish giants Fenerbahce.

However, Mourinho would like both defenders to remain at Old Trafford for now.

Darmian is needed following the injuries to Antonio Valencia and Diogo Dalot.

Rojo will stay, after United failed to sign a centre-back on deadline day.

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