The first time I saw José Mourinho was in that 2004 final, a young looking manager with jet black hair determined to steal the thunder of that electric Monaco side that had knocked out Real Madrid and Chelsea en route that year’s final
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When Carlos Alberto scored the first goal, he raced onto the pitch with no regard for anybody or the sanctity of the UCL Final, he stole the moment and I took notice
That was my introduction to a man that would go on to win 20 major titles
Chelsea : 6 trophies
Inter Milan: 5 trophies
Real Madrid: 3 trophies
Chelsea (2nd spell): 2 trophies
Manchester United: 3 trophies
Tottenham: 0 trophies
AS Roma: 1 trophy
With the Special One’s departure from Fernabache, it is clear Jose needs a team with the right balance of grit, character, determination and playing ability
Such characteristics don’t come easy these days where players desire to look good for the ‘gram’ both on and off the pitch
With the Nottingham Forest’s Greek owner sacking Nuno Espirito Sancto and appointing Ange Postecoglou, there definitely would not be a tilt towards Jose to give his team the winning spark that would transform them to winners anytime soon, except at the end of the season, the big Australian does not out-do the performance of the Spaniard manager last season
I am confident there is nothing left for Mourinho in England, Athletico Madrid look like where he can get such materials but Diego Simeone the highest paid Coach in Football is not going away anytime soon because his contract ends in 2027
That leaves a return to Serie A as the best move for him, where best other than Inter Milan
Losing back to back UCL finals would still hurt in the blue side of Milan, his former pupil Christian Chivu is at the helm taking over Simone Inzaghi after the 5-0 drubbing from PSG
A return to the Nerazzuri would give Jose Mourinho and the club a chance for their much needed rebooth
Would this reunion happen?, only time would tell
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