José Mourinho has never hidden his desire to return to England one day. Since his departure from Roma and an aborted passage to Fenerbahçe, the “Special One” has been waiting for the right opportunity to reappear in a championship which he likes, and in particular in London, where he still has a residence.
Mourinho in ambush for a London club
The club that could offer him this chance is none other than West Ham United, currently in full reflection on the future of Graham Potter. According to Mick Brown, a former Hammers recruiter, Mourinho has already said that he would be seduced by this track. London leaders, worried about the in -jet results since the start of the season, have been watching the situation closely.
The reasons for this reflection are clear: despite a saving victory against Nottingham Forest (3-0), Potter remains weakened by the heavy defeats conceded against Sunderland (0-3) and Chelsea (1-5). Doubt has settled in the locker room and the stands, and West Ham knows that he must anticipate a possible change of course. In this context, Mourinho's CV, surrounded by titles in England and Europe, constitutes a major asset.
In competition with an old protégé
For the former manager of Chelsea and Manchester United, joining the Hammers would also have a symbolic value. Unable to return to Tottenham, and become less popular for Arsenal and Chelsea, he sees in West Ham a credible option to find the high level in the Premier League, even if the sports project is far from guaranteed. In parallel, other names circulate, such as Frank Lampard, whose family ties with the club attract certain decision -makers.
It remains to be seen whether Potter will survive the next tests, starting with the reception of Tottenham this weekend. But one thing is certain: the shadow of Mourinho already hovers on the London Stadium. And if the story should be written, it would be a spectacular return, faithful to the character.
