Marash Kumbulla was loaned to Sassuolo shortly after the departure of the current Fenerbahçe coach. This move happened after he had been trained by José Mourinho for two and a half years at Roma. Kumbulla, initially signed by Roma for €26.5 million in the summer of 2021, developed significantly under Mourinho's guidance, enhancing his mentality and character. His loan to Sassuolo occurred just days after Mourinho's exit, and in the following transfer window, Kumbulla was sold to Espanyol.