Jose Mourinho says he had ‘contract on the desk’ for England job

Jose Mourinho has revealed he turned down a contract supply to turn into England supervisor.

‘The Special One’, 61, is now with out a membership after being sacked by Roma final month. With free time on his palms, he is been on Rio Ferdinand’s Vibe With Five podcast to debate his legendary profession within the dugout and what’s subsequent for him.

In a preview of the interview, Mourinho dropped the bombshell revelation that he was as soon as in discussions with the FA to take over as Three Lions boss – with these talks going as far as to be put in writing earlier than he turned it down.

“I refused great working opportunities,” he mentioned. “The first one was even very onerous to refuse as a result of it was Portugal. I may very well be their coach within the nationwide crew.

“Also yours,” he then added, pointing in the direction of former England defender Ferdinand, who exclaimed “no way” in shock and put his head in his hand. “Yeah. I had it there, on the table,” Mourinho insisted.

Appearing to clarify why he did not settle for, though it is unclear whether or not the clip is from a separate part of the podcast, he provides: “I didn’t because…. I gave everything.

“I gave my coronary heart. I gave even choices that may very well be thought of not very intelligent by the skilled standpoint.”

Mourinho is claimed to enter element about his time at Manchester United specifically within the full interview, which is launched later right now (February 15).

It’s beforehand been reported he was near hanging a deal to turn into England boss in 2007.

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