Jose Mourinho’s departure from Roma was announced following a string of poor results that saw the team slide to ninth place in the Serie A standings, marking the end of his tenure at the Stadio Olimpico after two and a half years.
Despite expressing his desire to remain with the club publicly, his contract was set to expire in the summer.
Reports suggest that Mourinho currently has no definite plans following his departure from Roma, with the decision to part ways largely driven by the club. However, it is expected that he will receive numerous offers in the near future.
While there have been rumors linking Mourinho with a return to the Premier League with Chelsea or Newcastle United, these potential moves are considered unlikely at this stage and nothing has been confirmed.
Chelsea’s ownership appears willing to be patient with current head coach Mauricio Pochettino, despite criticism from fans. Similarly, Newcastle is inclined to give more time to their under-pressure manager, Eddie Howe, who has faced challenges due to injuries within the squad.
Mourinho has previously expressed interest in managing in Saudi Arabia, and it is speculated that he could receive offers from the Saudi Pro League by summer if he remains without a club.
Although Al Hilal had previously offered him a lucrative contract, they are currently performing well under their current manager and are unlikely to make a change in the near future.
Al Ahli and Al Nassr, where Cristiano Ronaldo plays, may consider Mourinho for managerial positions.
Another possibility for Mourinho could be international management, with several vacancies expected to open up after Euro 2024 and the Copa America, leading up to the 2026 World Cup.
Mourinho is reportedly open to the idea of managing the England national team if Gareth Southgate departs after the Euros, although Southgate has expressed his desire to continue in his role.
