The Portuguese boss will continue to live in London and is looking for another managerial opportunity, indicating he is ready for another job
Jose Mourinho has revealed that he will not be taking a break from management and will continue to live in London following his dismissal as Chelsea boss on Thursday.
Following a disastrous 2015-16 so far, in which the reigning champions have slumped to nine defeats in 16 Premier League games, Blues owner Roman Abramovich acted to relieve the Portuguese coach of his duties.
And while Guus Hiddink remains the favourite to take over at Stamford Bridge on a temporary basis, Mourinho, in a statement released by his Los Angeles based agents CAA, has indicated that he is “not tired” and will not be taking an extended break from football management.
“He will not be taking a sabbatical, he isn’t tired, he doesn’t need it, he is very positive, and is already looking forward,” the statement read.
Revealing plans for his immediate future, the statement indicated that Mourinho will continue to live in London and will be seen attending games, though the Portuguese will stay away from high profile contests in order to dampen any speculation.
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“Because of his love of football, you will see Jose at football grounds working and supporting friends. He will not be attending any high-profile games because he wants to discourage any speculation about his future,” the statement continued.
“Jose will remain living in London and hopes he and his family will be given the opportunity to do this privately.”
“Jose will not speak about his current situation for the foreseeable future. He asks the media to respect this decision.”
The CAA agency, in conjunction with Mourinho, also criticised Chelsea as the only club to have sacked the Portuguese boss and pointed to his post-Blues success with Inter Milan as representing the aim for the future.
“He is immensely proud of his eight trophies at Chelsea, and thanks the fans for all their support throughout his two spells at the club,” it said.
“During his career, Jose has sometimes chosen to leave a club, but only at Chelsea has the club decided that he should leave.
“Each time represents for him the end of a cycle, and the opportunity to start a new one. José hopes that his future after Chelsea this time will be as successful as when he left the club in 2007.”