Jose Mourinho delivered a scathing remark about Roma's owners following his dismissal from the club last month.
Mourinho was let go from his position after a tenure of two-and-a-half years, prompted by a disappointing performance.
The Portuguese manager had led Roma to their first trophy in 14 years by reaching the Conference League in 2022.
However, a string of four defeats in seven games, resulting in a ninth-place position in Serie A, led to the board's dissatisfaction with the perceived lack of advancement, ultimately leading them to appoint Daniele De Rossi as his replacement.
Mourinho has already been associated with numerous positions and has now spoken for the first time since being dismissed.
True to form, the former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss couldn't resist making subtle criticisms of his former employers.
He informed Football.com: I'll be back. I won’t be there for the final stages of the season, not because I’ve been eliminated before, but because I’ve been 'eliminated' by someone who has little knowledge of football.”
Mourinho's remarks seem to pertain to Dan and Ryan Friedkin, who informed him of their decision to separate.
Mourinho didn't exactly depart the Serie A club discreetly, as reports suggest he took a parting shot at the squad.
According to Italian reports, Mourinho returned the ring that Roma players had given him to celebrate the Conference League triumph, securing his fifth European title.
He chose to leave it in the locker of captain Lorenzo Pellegrini, but a subsequent update mentioned that Mourinho also left a note consisting of nine words, which read: "When you are men, give it back to me".
Roma are currently sixth in the league after four wins from five games under new manager De Rossi.
They take on Feyenoord in a Conference League final rematch in their next Europa League fixture.
Mourinho has been touted as a potential replacement for Xavi Hernandez at Barcelona, though sporting director Deco has denied any contact.