JOSE MOURINHO is closing in on a return to football, it's been claimed.
The former Chelsea and Manchester United manager has been unemployed since being sacked by Italian giants Roma in January - eight months after guiding them to Europa Conference League glory.
Jose Mourinho has been unemployed for four months after being axed by Roma Credit: AFP
Mourinho, 61, has been linked with a slew of jobs in the four months since his axing - including a shock return to Old Trafford.
But The Special One's period of unemployment is said to be nearing an end.
That's according to SportItalia, who claim the Portuguese is being lined up to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadisiyah.
But the controversial Mourinho won't be taking charge of the Saudi Pro League side's first team.
It's claimed he's "close" to being appointed as the Kingdom club's new sporting director.
The job would be the first first non-managerial role of Mourinho's recent career.
Mourinho has remained tight-lipped on the intense speculation over his future, which included rumours of a move to Liverpool to replace the recently departed Jurgen Klopp.
He did, however, outline the minimum requirements for his next job in late April.
He told The Telegraph: "The only thing I want is that the targets and the objectives have to be established by everyone in a fair way.
"I cannot go to a club where, because of my history, the objective is to win the title. No.
"The only thing I want is that it has to be fair.
"Do you think if I was at a big Premier League club and we were sixth, seventh, eighth, in the table, I still have a job?
"What I am saying is people [should] look at me the way they look at others.
"What is important for me is if the club has objectives and for me to be able to say I am ready to fight for these.
"I don’t want to say realistic, but [at least] semi-realistic.
"Because when I went to Roma nobody was dreaming about European Cup finals and we did it.
"It’s not possible I go to a club almost relegated and the objective is to win the Champions League. It’s good but it is not fair.”
Let's start our Daily Laugh today. "Cunha Help.." “You’re about to see the best of me.” - Raheem Sterling GOOD OLD DAYS.. Can BRAZIL WIN The 2026 FIFA World Cup with Carlo Ancelotti? Underrated gem Florentino Perez asking Xabi Alonso to flash the 15 UCL badge during the presentation. Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow!(Credit: BleacherReportFoot...
Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea team are preparing for the Conference League final in which they will play against La Liga side Real Betis.The Blues are looking to end their season with silverware in a positive manner after earning qualification to the Champions League next season with their fourth place finish in the Premier League.Although they would prefer to participate in bigger competitions rat...
Eye-watering details of new Yamal contract revealedLamine Yamal will earn a staggering £325,000 per week after signing a new contract at the club until 2031.Madrid still stand a chance of scuppering Arsenal's Zubimendi transferReal Madrid can still reportedly hijack Arsenal's seemingly nailed-on transfer for Martin Zubimendi.Motta could become Milan's replacement for ConceicaoAC Milan could a...
Man Utd launch move for £50m-rated MbeumoManchester United are eyeing a move for Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo after almost sealing Matheus Cunha's transfer from Wolves.After virtually sealing Cunha's transfer, United are now eyeing a move for Brentford star Mbeumo, according to talkSPORT. The Cameroon international had a dream outing with the Bees this season as he appeared in all of their 38 Pre...
WHAT HAPPENED?United beat Aston Villa 2-0 at Old Trafford in their final Premier League match of the campaign, securing a 15th-place finish in the top-flight days after they lost the Europa League final to Tottenham.THE BIGGER PICTURESince he replaced Erik ten Hag at the helm in November, United have won just 17 of the 42 matches they have played under the Portuguese coach, losing as many in a his...
Alejandro Garnacho is set to play his final match for Man UtdAlejandro Garnacho's stunning WAG has dropped a massive transfer hint on Sunday (May 25).The Red Devils have had a torrid campaign, and reports suggested, after their Europa League final loss to Tottenham, that every player would be up for sale this summer.Garnacho had been linked with a move to Chelsea in January, but the youngster stay...
The 24-year-old England International will be a free agent in a few weeks, and Tottenham are hoping to sign him this summer. Gomes has done quite well for LOSC Lille, and he could prove to be a quality addition for the London club. They need more creativity and control in the midfield, and the 24-year-old will add just that. He has shown his ability in Ligue 1, and he will look to make his mark in...
Alejandro Garnacho is increasingly likely to leave Manchester United this summer, sources have told ESPN, after he was named on the bench for the Europa League final.United and Garnacho's representatives are expected to have a meeting in the coming days to discuss the Argentina international's exit during the summer transfer window, a source told ESPN.The player is unhappy with the role he has pla...
Let's start our Daily Laugh today. It's the Year of the Bird Shortcut this way bro Conte's demands to stay at Napoli:• Spend at least €200M• Sign 8–9 players• Raise salaries from €80M to €110M• Guarantees on a new training facility Silverware incoming for Real Betis Tag a Manchester United Fan & Say Nothing.. Sad but true.. Please stay t...
Arsenal have been linked with a move for Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres - and Daily Star Sport has a look at every time the Swede has spoken about leavingViktor Gyokeres could be on the way to ArsenalViktor Gyokeres looks set to be at the centre of the transfer saga of the summer.The will he, won't he narrative that is set to follow the Swede, 26, around for the rest of the summer is set to d...
- 1 Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Prediction 25 May 2025
- 2 Chelsea making progress over Caicedo deal
- 3 Gyokeres' words about joining Arsenal
- 4 Ronaldo appears to confirm Al-Nassr exit
- 5 Transfer news & rumours LIVE
- 6 Amorim promises revival after disaster
- 7 Man City target right-back Tino Livramento
- 8 Chloe Kelly stuns Arsenal fans as she heads straight to local PUB
- 9 Andy Carroll and Lou Teasdale look loved up
- 10 Man City suffer Wirtz alternative blow