Mourinho Next Move: ‘Special One’ Eyes Return to Former Club, Stance Revealed
Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho may be set for a Premier League return after telling confidants he would like to manage Manchester United again.
Jose Mourinho is reportedly looking for a sensational return to Manchester United, despite the club’s lack of interest in re-appointing him.
Following his dismissal in December 2018, Mourinho told close sources that he would “walk” back to Manchester for another chance to lead United.
Despite being friends with United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Mourinho isn’t expecting an offer from Old Trafford.
The two-time Champions League winner maintains a friendship with Ratcliffe, but does not expect an approach from the club he previously managed. United are currently ranked eighth in the Premier
This season’s 18 defeats are their most since 1977-78. Erik ten Hag’s future is uncertain with an FA Cup final against Manchester City scheduled for May 25, following a disappointing season in which United were knocked out of Europe before Christmas and the League Cup early.
United have been looking for potential replacements for Ten Hag, who hasn’t received full support from Ratcliffe since acquiring a 27.7% stake in February. Mourinho succeeded Louis van Gaal as manager of Manchester United in May 2016, leading the club to League Cup and Europa League victories in his first season.
In Mourinho’s second season, the Red Devils finished second in the Premier League and advanced to the FA Cup final, but he was left without support during the 2018 summer transfer window. Mourinho’s most recent stint was with Roma, where he led them to the Europa Conference League title in 2022.
Last season, Roma reached the Europa League final but lost to Sevilla in a penalty shootout.
Prior to joining the Italian club, the 61-year-old spent two seasons at Chelsea, returning to Stamford Bridge for the second time in 2013. The ‘Special One’ went on to become the Blues’ most successful manager, winning eight major trophies during his two tenures, including three Premier League titles.
Recent reports have linked Mourinho with a third spell at Stamford Bridge, as current manager Mauricio Pochettino faces mounting pressure. He had a less successful spell at Tottenham, lasting two years from 2019 to 2021. Last season, Roma reached the Europa League final but lost to Sevilla in a penalty shootout.
Prior to joining the Italian club, the 61-year-old spent two seasons at Chelsea, returning to Stamford Bridge for the second time in 2013. The ‘Special One’ went on to become the Blues’ most successful manager, winning eight major trophies during his two tenures, including three Premier League titles.
Recent reports have linked Mourinho with a third spell at Stamford Bridge, as current manager Mauricio Pochettino faces mounting pressure. He had a less successful spell at Tottenham, lasting two years from 2019 to 2021. Mourinho was dismissed after 17 months in charge of Spurs, just a few days before the club’s Carabao Cup final against Manchester City.
Although he didn’t win any trophies with the club, he claimed he had won ‘half a trophy.’ He said at the time: “25 and a half trophies. The half is the final I didn’t play with Tottenham.”
Mourinho Next Move: ‘Special One’ Eyes Return to Former Club, Stance Revealed
