Jose Mourinho is targeting a return to management this summer, just months after his Roma sacking.
The Portuguese head coach left the Italian capital in January after two-and-a-half years at the helm. He had led Roma to the Europa Conference League title during his debut campaign, as well as a place in the Europa League final the following season.
Since then, Mourinho has been linked with a host of roles. A potential move to Saudi Arabia has been reported, while Newcastle and even his former club Chelsea have been touted as potential employers.
While Mourinho has not disclosed a preference for his return, he has claimed he wants to be back in the dugout ahead of next season. Asked at the Moto GP in Portimao, Portugal, if he had received any offers, he replied: “Zero, zero. I don’t have a club, I’m free. But I want to work, in the summer I want to work.”
One option for Mourinho could be a return to Portugal. The 61-year-old has not managed in his home country since ending his glorious spell with Porto ahead of a move to Chelsea in 2004.
Asked if he could work in Portugal, Mourinho said: “Why? Never say no, especially in football. My life is football, I can train anywhere, I have no problems.”
Mourinho’s admission comes just days after Ex-Roma General Manager Tiago Pinto opened up on the decision to sack him. He claimed that the Portuguese’s exit was his toughest call at the Stadio Olimpico.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Pinto said: “Mourinho’s dismissal? That was a very difficult day for everyone. I’m still young, I don’t know if older sports directors manage such situations differently. I die the moment a coach has to be fired. The emotions are too high, it was a collaboration of two and a half years coming to an end.”
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