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Jose Mourinho issues statement

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Portuguese comments on his future

Former-Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has finally released a formal statement regarding his future.

The Portuguese has been heavily linked with replacing Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford, and those reports won’t go away with most believing he will take over at the end of the season.

Mourinho has been unemployed following his dismissal from Chelsea back in December, and although he’s reportedly been offered roles in Italy and China, he’s snubbed them both.

When asked about his future in a recent interview, he discussed his plans and and admitted he is not looking for a club right now, but a club is looking for him.

Speculation has been high suggesting a deal is already in place with United, but Mourinho refused to comment on that subject, claiming he respects all managers currently in a job.

Mourinho Statement

He told La Stampa: “My next club? I really don’t know, but one thing is certain: I love football and I’ll return to the touchline with the same passion and ambition as always.

“Right now I have respect for every coach and every club. I’m not looking for a club, it’s the clubs who are looking for me.”

Mourinho then quickly moved on to rubbish speculation that he’s set to return to Inter Milan. This is after being spotted at the San Siro over the past few days.

No Return To Inter

“I’ll be in Milan for one day, I’m grateful to President Massimo Moratti,” he added.

“I left Inter in 2010, and since then I’ve always been working hard, first with Real Madrid and then with Chelsea. For that reason it’s been hard to find time to have lunch with the Moratti family.

“After lunch we’ll go to San Siro, bringing the Interista spirit with us, hoping to see Inter win. It will be very emotional for me: San Siro, the Inter fans…

“I want to clarify one thing though, I won’t be in charge next season. Inter have a project, and it’s Erick Thohir and Roberto Mancini.

“Their ideas have my full support, and my hope is that the project of the Coach and the President continues with great success.

“I want to see Inter smile again, and I hope tomorrow everyone can smile for an Inter victory.”

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt

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