Jose Mourinho claims he ‘wants to work tomorrow’ and reveals his priority for his next managerial job after being sacked by Roma in January… as he soaks up F1 and boxing action in Saudi Arabia
- Jose Mourinho is eager to get back to work as a football manager
- He was relieved of his duties by Roma during a chaotic third season at the club
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Jose Mourinho is eager to get back into football management and has revealed his top priority in his job search.
The Portuguese tactician was dismissed by Roma in January midway through his third season at the club, with the team ninth in Serie A.
His possible options include a lucrative spell in Saudi Arabia, a return to the Premier League, a foray into international management or even a trip to the United States.
And Mourinho revealed his key consideration from the F1 circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The 61-year-old enjoyed a fun weekend absorbing Anthony Joshua’s battering of Francis Ngannou alongside Tyson Fury in Riyadh and one of the great pleasures of being a rich man: fast cars.
Jose Mourinho has set out his priority when considering taking up a management job
He is keen to return to work after being sacked by Roma in January but will only accept the ‘right opportunity’ rather than rush
Will we see you in the dugout soon, Jose?
“I hope so,” he told Sky Sports. ‘I want to (control).
“Roma was great because we reached two European finals in two years and that is difficult for a club that has ever done that.
‘But now we have to wait for the right opportunity.
“I want to work tomorrow if I can, but I don’t want to make the wrong decision.”
Mourinho’s mythical reputation has somewhat subdued after difficult spells at Manchester United and Tottenham.
At Roma he did something to revive his greatness – winning the Europa Conference League and leading them to the Europa League final – but this season he fell into the same pattern of toxicity and anarchy that often occurs sometime in his third season involves.
He has been sent off five times this season, to sum up the bad mood in one statistic.
Mourinho has enjoyed boxing and F1 in Saudi Arabia. He met Eddie Hearn (center) and Ronaldo Nazario (right) on Friday evening.
The Portuguese boss also met Tyson Fury (right) as he took Anthony Joshua’s thumping of Francis Ngannou
Although he was adored by the Roma fanbase for much of his tenure, poor performances and an off-field blame game left them increasingly disenchanted.
Practicing boxing and F1 is certainly a way to kick back and relax, but it sounds like he’s eager to get back to his usual activities.
He has previously said he will “definitely” work in Saudi Arabia and once said he wants to “help develop soccer in the US.”
Mourinho has also expressed his desire to manage the Portuguese national team and still has a family home in London, ideally located if a Premier League club comes calling.