6 subsequent job choices for Jose Mourinho – Prem return, England function, money-chasing
Jose Mourinho is a free agent once more after being sacked by Roma.
The former Chelsea and Manchester United boss, who led Roma to the Europa League closing final season, has left the membership with rapid impact. He was axed after profitable only one recreation in 5, with Roma down in ninth within the Serie A desk.
The Portuguese boss has additionally had loads of run-ins with officers, being despatched of twice in the previous few weeks and 6 occasions general throughout his two-and-a-half years on the Stadio Olimpico. But it’s unlikely followers have seen the final of Mourinho, 60, with plenty of potential job choices now dealing with him. Here’s the place he may rock up subsequent…
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Premier League return
After his spells at Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester United, may Mourinho have one closing hurrah within the Premier League?
He’s unlikely to get again in at one of many conventional ‘big six’ golf equipment given he’s managed half of them already. But what about Newcastle, who’ve the ambition and money to interrupt into the elite and keep there?
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Despite the Magpies’ underwhelming season to this point, Eddie Howe nonetheless has loads of credit score within the financial institution following an excellent first full season in cost. Newcastle’s Saudi-led possession haven’t thrown the kitchen sink at it but, however there’ll come a time when they’ll count on to take the following step and truly win one thing. Howe is unproven on that entrance, however profitable machine Mourinho isn’t.
Some of essentially the most passionate followers within the nation combined with essentially the most flamable supervisor on the planet, it might be disastrous or pleasant. Either method, it will be compelling viewing.
Saudi cash-grab
An apparent contender for Mourinho’s subsequent transfer could be the money-laden Middle East.
The Saudi Pro League has accomplished a very good job recruiting a number of the best-known gamers on the planet – and Jordan Henderson. But well-known managers are few and much between. Aside from the floundering Steven Gerrard, are you able to title a Saudi League boss? Exactly.
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In an try so as to add some credibility, the powers that be may throw sacks of cash at Mourinho, who may in all probability decide his membership.
That draw back? Would somebody of Mourinho’s large ego settle for managing in entrance of miserly crowds that will make National League North golf equipment blush? This man needs – no, wants – an viewers and Saudi could not minimize the mustard on that entrance.
Joining Messi and Becks within the MLS
If Mourinho needs some glitz and glamour – and massive pay day – he may flip to the MLS which is gaining traction because of the arrival of Lionel Messi and David Beckham at Inter Miami.
However, it will nonetheless be seen as a step down for a boss who’s used to managing the perfect on the planet.
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Southgate’s alternative
Mourinho has been linked to the England job earlier than and that hypothesis will solely ramp up forward of what’s more likely to be Gareth Southgate’s closing match in cost.
There’s a sense amongst some followers that Southgate, regardless of reaching a closing and two semis, hasn’t made essentially the most of excellent crop of gamers. Could Mourinho assist them make that closing step?
However, it’s arduous to see the FA fits going for a supervisor who isn’t afraid to take pot-shots at his bosses, officers, gamers, followers and, properly, just about something that strikes.
Emotional Porto return
The membership the place Mourinho shot to prominence greater than 20 years in the past isn’t dominating Portuguese soccer prefer it used to. Benfica received the league final 12 months whereas Sporting are high the tree at current, with Porto 5 factors again in third.
Sergio Conceicao has been on the helm since 2017 and was linked with the Inter Milan job final summer season. A trophy-less season may herald a change at Estadio do Dragao. Mourinho must put sentiment forward of finance for it to occur, however stranger issues have occurred.
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Waiting for Portugal
Another apparent worldwide job could be Portugal, which might be a becoming approach to spherical off his loopy profession. However, he should watch for that function as incumbent Roberto Martinez has a contract till after the 2026 World Cup. That is except Cristiano Ronaldo and Co have an absolute catastrophe at Euro 2024.
