The future of former Manchester United manager José Mourinho is up in the air after the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) made it clear that it wants him to be the new manager of the team.
Recent starter Fernando Santos was sacked after the Iberians’ disappointing exit from the World Cup in the quarterfinal stage at the hands of Morocco.
Mourinho received many suggestions to replace him, but he is under contract with Serie A side AS Roma until June 2024.
Some reports have suggested that Mou will do both jobs at once, but former England manager Fabio Cappello (via Corriere della Serra) doesn’t think this will happen.
“I don `t believe [he will do both jobs]Furthermore, given the seriousness and attention he pays to it, I don’t think he would accept such an assignment,” he said.
“You have to live the role of coach, go see the players, talk to them.”
Meanwhile, Corriere dello Sport claims that Special One will not decide anything before June and says that “the Portuguese coach will dedicate himself exclusively to Roma until the end of the season.”
And Portuguese outlet Correio de Manhã says other reports have liked Mourinho for the Brazil job vacated by Tite.
It is unclear if either nation will wait until June for Mourinho to take the helm or if his determination to end the season with Roma will cost him the chance to manage both.
If the 59-year-old accepts either job, he will almost certainly be back in charge of United’s players.
Brazil have Antony, Casemiro, Fred and Alex Telles.
Portugal have Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot and several international teammates could join at United, including goalkeeper Diogo Costa, attacking midfielder João Félix, winger Rafael Leao and striker Gonçalo Ramos, all linked with a move to Old Trafford.
Long-term target Ruben Neves could also join if Wolves fail to avoid relegation this season.
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