Mourinho Portugal manager: Jose Mourinho is tipped to become Portugal’s next manager after their exit from the World Cup 2022 at Q/F stage.
The Portuguese born manager has been a manager in almost every part of Europe expect Germany during his inspiring managerial career.
Currently, Jose Mourinho is Roma’s head coach in his 2nd term after he signed for the Serie A side at the start of the 2021-22 season.
In his first season, he managed a 6th place finish with 63 points alongside winning the UEFA Europa Conference League trophy.
🇵🇹🔜 Portugal’s main candidate for the managerial role is José Mourinho. In the last few hours they are insisting on convincing the Roma coach to join, reports @DiMarzio. pic.twitter.com/zNG0CC6CZS
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) December 21, 2022
The Special One indeed made it Special Five in Roma’s 1-0 win over Feyenoord last year.
Since Santos’ departure, Portugal is on the run to get Mourinho to manage the nation with Euro 2024 the next big tournament they are targeting.
We look at three reasons why Mourinho to Portugal is a massive and quality decision from the Portuguese football Federation.
One of the All-Timers
Mourinho has won at every club he has managed apart from Spurs. The only place left to manage for Jose is a national team.
If he becomes the Portugal manager, that would be fulfilled as well. Mourinho’s a serial winner, who can instill confidence and belief into getting Portugal to their next high.
Tammy Abraham has scored 23 goals already for Roma this season, but Jose Mourinho still wants more 👀 pic.twitter.com/qUAJIIo9Ln
— GOAL (@goal) March 21, 2022
His development of youngsters and importance on discipline makes him one of the most professional guardians of the game.
This is one of the top bets for Portugal as they can gain a manager with enough experience to help them challenge.
Ronaldo reunion
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Jose Mourinho has managed Ronaldo during his Real Madrid tenure, where the record-scorer struck 168 goals in 164 matches coupled with 49 assists.
Safe to say, Ronaldo was one of Mou’s ruthless players at Los Blancos and a reunion could spell trouble for oppositions.
We may not see the prime of Ronaldo in the remaining years but if anyone can get CR7 back to the top, it is Jose Mourinho.
Cristiano Ronaldo under Jose Mourinho was a once in a lifetime player 🐐 pic.twitter.com/EUrv9OcaZe
— Prem Sinha (@PremSin82599466) December 14, 2022
The manager has a great relationship with his fellow country-mate and will be only looking forward to use Cristiano to his best in his last years.
Mourinho has known to manage the top stars well and it should be no issue when it comes to Cristiano.
Develop a future Team
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Portugal has several youngsters currently, who are looking to make a name. Mourinho with his expertise and experience has the quality to build a great side for the future.
With the likes of Felix, Fernandes, Ramos and others; Mourinho has fresh and young blood to groom for the next 10 years or so.
It is not about current performances but developing a future competitive team to achieve greatness.
This is an ace up Mourinho’s ally as he can make Portugal a threatening and potential champion unit during his time with the national team.
Euro 2024 is the first step for Portugal and if Mou can win this one, he could get into the upper echelons of managerial greats.
