BREAKING NEWS: Jose Mourinho, the former Chelsea and Manchester United manager, has been appointed as the new manager of a surprising Premier League club

Jose Mourinho is at a crossroads after being dismissed as the manager of AS Roma on Tuesday. The decision came in the wake of a string of disappointing results, which left Roma languishing in ninth place in Serie A. Mourinho’s departure marks the end of his two and a half-year stint at the Stadio Olimpico.

Initially, Mourinho had hoped to stay with Roma until his contract concluded in the summer. However, reports from 90min suggest that his departure was largely influenced by the club’s decision rather than his own choice. As of now, Mourinho does not have any concrete plans for his next move, though he is expected to attract significant interest from various clubs.

There has been speculation linking Mourinho to Premier League sides such as Newcastle United and Chelsea. Despite these rumors, 90min indicates that moves to either club are unlikely at this point. Chelsea’s current owners are inclined to give their head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, more time to turn things around, despite a rocky start to the season. They plan to reassess his performance in the summer, especially as he faces mounting criticism from supporters and the club teeters on the brink of elimination from the Carabao Cup semifinals against Middlesbrough.

Similarly, Newcastle United is committed to supporting their manager, Eddie Howe, who has been dealing with a spate of injuries affecting the team this season.

Mourinho has also previously shown an interest in managing in Saudi Arabia. Should he remain without a job by the summer, 90min anticipates that he could receive an offer from the Saudi Pro League. Last year, Al Hilal approached him with a lucrative offer of £30 million per year. Although they are currently enjoying success, which makes a managerial change unlikely, other clubs such as Al Ahli and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr could still be in the running, given their past interest in Mourinho.

In addition to club management, Mourinho might explore opportunities in international football. Such opportunities are expected to open up after major tournaments like Euro 2024 and the Copa America, leading up to the 2026 World Cup. Notably, Mourinho is reportedly open to the idea of managing the England national team if Gareth Southgate decides to step down following the Euros.

As Mourinho navigates his next steps, it’s clear that his vast experience and impressive track record will make him a highly sought-after candidate in both club and international football. Whether he returns to the Premier League, ventures into the Saudi Pro League, or takes on a national team role, his next move will be closely watched by football fans and analysts alike.