Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Lawrence Ostlere

Jose Mourinho gives timeline for return to management after Manchester United sacking

Jose Mourinho is aiming to return to management this summer ahead of the 2019-20 season, but has given no hints as to where he will be based.

Mourinho has been linked with a return to former clubs Real Madrid and Inter Milan, as well as a potential stint in charge of the Portuguese national team, since he was sacked by Manchester United in December. 

On the latest of his pundit appearances, Mourinho told DAZN Espana when asked about how he would handle Eden Hazard at Chelsea: “In this short phase of my life, which I hope is only until June, I’m more concerned about what others would do than what I would do.”

Mourinho added that Hazard has the talent and “personality” to success at Madrid in the future. 

“Does he has the talent to play for Real Madrid? He does. Does he have the personality to put on a ‘super-heavy’ shirt and play in front of the fans at the Bernabau? Yes, he has the personality.”

Keep up to date with all the latest news with expert comment and analysis from our award-winning writers

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.