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- Jose Mourinho has plans for Portugal return
- Aims to return at the pinnacle of his coaching career
- Insists he is far from retiring
Fenerbahce head coach Mourinho has publicly indicated his intention to coach in Portugal again. In a post-match conference after a friendly win against Portimonense, the Special One clarified that this desire isn’t driven by nearing retirement. Instead, Mourinho expressed a strong ambition to make this return when he is at a high point in his career, maintaining excellent physical and mental well-being.
Mourinho is regarded as one of football’s most distinguished strategists. The ex-Chelsea head coach has consistently aimed for top-tier challenges throughout his extensive career. His insistence on returning to Portugal at a “peak” rather than for a “golden retreat” underscores his enduring competitive spirit and belief in his capabilities. This statement further highlights his long-term vision, suggesting he sees many more active years in management before considering a return to his home country.
Mourinho told Sport TV: “I’ll definitely come to Portugal. It hasn’t happened yet, but it will. Not because I feel close to finishing, I feel far from it. I don’t want to come to Portugal for a golden retreat or for the final years of my career. I want to come to Portugal at a peak in my career, in good health, and in physical and mental strength. I’ll definitely return.”
Giving some light-hearted praise to the Portimonense coach, the 62-year-old was asked whether his return would be for the national team or a club: “Club or national team? Anything. Not Portimonense, because they have a good coach.”
Mourinho’s immediate future lies in Turkey, where he has a contract with Fenerbahce that runs until 2026. Fans in Portugal will likely eagerly anticipate his return, which could involve either the national team, a position he has been linked with previously, or a prominent club role. However, his public declaration about Portugal reaffirms a deeply held personal ambition that he intends to fulfil on his own terms, at a point where he feels he can contribute at the highest possible level.
