This archive report was first published on 11 October 2019.
Jose Mourinho's managerial career has been on hold since his departure from Manchester United in December last year. However, the Portuguese tactician has already made up his mind about his next move.
According to Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas, Mourinho has chosen his next club and is waiting for the right opportunity to return to club management in England. Aulas had recently contacted Mourinho about the vacant Lyon managerial role following the sacking of Sylvinho.
"We had some fairly flattering exchanges over SMS. It was nice for everyone," Aulas said. "He did not accept our proposal to meet because he has already chosen another club," he added.
Mourinho's focus is on returning to management in England, where his family currently resides. The former Chelsea and Manchester United boss has reportedly turned down job offers from Benfica and Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande as he waits for the right club.
Speculation continues over the future of Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino, with Mourinho reportedly eyeing the north London club's managerial role. The Daily Mail claims Mourinho is open to the idea of managing Tottenham should Pochettino leave.
