Jose Mourinho ignites rumours of a return to management amid Chelsea and Bayern links
Jose Mourinho has ignited rumours he may be on his way back to full-time management.
The 61-year-old left Serie A side Roma back in January after previously leading the Italian giants to a first European Cup in more than 60 years.
Having endured a wonderfully successful managerial career, it still remains to be seen where 'The Special One' will end up next.
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Rumours of a potential third-stint at Chelsea have hit the headlines in recent weeks, especially given the poor form seen under Mauricio Pochettino.
Bayern Munich are also on the lookout for a new head coach, with Thomas Tuchel set to leave his position at the end of the season.
Reports in Germany have even suggested Mourinho is already learning German in preparation to take over at the Allianz Arena.
Speaking to the media at the recent Moto GP race in Portimao, the former Inter boss remained tight-lipped on the ongoing speculation surrounding him.
"Zero, zero," he began. "I don’t have a club, I’m free. But I want to work, in the summer I want to work.”
Quizzed on whether he would also consider a return to work in his home of Portugal, Mourinho again failed to give an early clues on the matter.
“Why?” he replied. “Never say no, especially in football.
"My life is football, I can train anywhere, I have no problems.”
Early indicators from the bookmakers suggest the former Chelsea boss is well wanted by plenty of Saudi Pro League clubs.
Steven Gerrard, Slaven Billic and Jorge Jesus are all some of the high-profile names already in the Middle East, with others perhaps set to follow again this summer.
Whilst Jose's future remains uncertain, there is currently no shortage of potential avenue he could wish to explore.
Barcelona are also set to part ways with current boss Xavi and given Newcastle United's below-par form compared to last season, could we perhaps see Jose at St. James' Park?
Gareth Southgate is also set for talks with the FA over his future and Mourinho's name is one that continues to raise eyebrows too.
Topics: Jose Mourinho, AS Roma, Chelsea, Bayern Munich
Matthew Holt