For several weeks, the rumor of a comeback by José Mourinho in the Premier League has continued to grow. The current Fenerbahçe coach, haloed by an intact aura in England after his remarkable passages in Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham, remains an essential figure in British football. But while some media already imagine a new challenge for the “Special One”, the Portuguese technician has always maintained a certain mystery around his intentions. Mourinho is not one to accept any project, and his challenge requirement has not weakened over time.
The key to his return? It is in a sentence, distilled by William Gallas, former French international and ex-defenseman of Chelsea and Arsenal: Mourinho only plans to return to the Premier League that on the condition of taking the reins of a club capable of playing the title. Forget the idea of seeing him disembark with a relegation or in a mid -table team: for the Portuguese coach, England is only worth a detour. This ambitious posture was also confirmed in half-word by Mourinho himself, who declared that he wanted to find the Premier League only to register in a race for victory.
Mourinho during his first visit to Chelsea in 2004.
For the moment, none of the contenders for the English throne seems ready to bet on Mourinho. The big clubs in the kingdom – Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool or Chelsea – currently favor long -term projects or younger profiles on the bench. However, Mourinho's legend remains vivid and his experience always makes it a serious option for any ambitious team in search of a new breath or a strong grip.
Mourinho, the eternal nomad of the benches
His career also proves that he never speaks too long: Chelsea, Madrid, Inter, Roma or Tottenham, the Portuguese rarely exceeded three seasons in the same club. In Fenerbahçe, where he is under contract until 2026, Mourinho remains evasive about his future, while ensuring that he feels good in his current role, as long as Turkish leaders are counting on him.
The Premier League remains, in his eyes, the summit of European football. A return to a club carved for titles could offer Mourinho the opportunity to offer himself a last challenge of prestige and to regain a scene that has shaped it so much.
