As he considers his next managerial position, Jose Mourinho has expressed his desire to train Lionel Messi.
The former manager of Chelsea and Manchester United was fired by Roma last month following an unsatisfactory start to the season. The 60-year-old, who has been connected to several positions in several nations, including England, is undoubtedly not done with management.
He is also considering positions in Saudi Arabia, the Major League Soccer, and another post in Italy. Messi’s Inter Miami would be the natural destination for the Portuguese mastermind should he decide to travel domestically.
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When asked which superstars he wished he had coached, Mourinho responded candidly, saying to Ohm, “I never got to train Lionel Messi, but then nobody can train Messi.”
“It is absurd to think you could coach him, because he was born with everything and already knows everything. He might teach you some things. All you could say is that you had the honour of having him in your squad.”
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Mourinho also thinks highly of Daniele De Rossi, the guy who took his place at Roma. “I would have liked to have De Rossi at Inter and Real Madrid to stay in the Roma theme, but it was not possible,” he continued.
“I also wanted [Francesco] Totti at Inter, despite his age at the time, but it was not possible either. These are players I always wanted in my career.”
Mourinho may also end up in the ultra-wealthy Saudi Pro League; he has supposedly had discussions with a Middle Eastern second division team. As far back as last summer, the former manager of Tottenham was in talks with Al-Qadsiah, who compete in the Saudi First Division League.
According to some reports, Mourinho has an agreement to take over as long as Al-Qadsiah is moved up to the Saudi Pro League. But his unexpectedly early departure from Roma has created new opportunities.
With Napoli, the former head coach of Real Madrid and Inter Milan may have another choice, as current manager Walter Mazzarri faces criticism despite only taking over in November.