Jose Mourinho has announced his aim is to return to management this summer after being sacked by Roma in January.
The Portuguese coach won the Europa Conference League with the Italian club in 2022 and then guided them to last season's Europa League final.
But he was sacked by owners Dan and Ryan Friedkin on January 16 with Roma sitting a lowly ninth in the Serie A standings.
In an interview with Fabrizio Romano, Mourinho insisted he was ready to return 'one day' after he was sacked.
The former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester United boss revealed his aim is now to return this summer, but will be patient in choosing his next role.
'I am ready to start, sometimes when you end it a club you feel the need of a rest or a think,' Mourinho said.
'In this case, one day after I left I was ready to go.
'I am really ready but I don’t want to make the wrong choice, but I cannot make the wrong choice, I cannot accept something just because of the feeling and passion to be back.
'I have to be patient.
'Is something going to happen in March or April, it is very difficult, my objective is to start next summer.'
Mourinho revealed earlier this year that he had turned down the chance to manage the Portuguese national team and an opportunity to coach in Saudi Arabia.
The 61-year-old has claimed it was the second time he had turned down the national job, after previously being approached to take on the role part time when he was at Real Madrid.
He declared his commitment to Roma and European football had led to him spurning an offer from a Saudi club.
Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab were linked with a move for Mourinho in January, just days after he was sacked by Roma.
Reports claimed at the time that Mourinho had turned down a move to have a break.
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