#2 His recent managerial record
When Jose Mourinho won the UEFA Cup with Porto in the 2002/03 season, he generated a lot of attention. When he won the UEFA Champions League with the club in the following season, the whole world sat up and took notice. It was a start of a fascinating career, where he went on to become one of the best managers of the world. There was a charm, a sparkle about him that ensured that everything he touched turned to gold. Sadly, the spark has diminished in recent times.
The Portuguese is still one of the most decorated coaches in the game of football, but Mourinho’s decline in recent times has been rapid and full of agony. His “third season syndrome” is now a well-known risk associated with his appointment. And the way that most of his recent associations have ended doesn’t portray a very good picture of him.
Mourinho’s end at Manchester United and Chelsea have been bitter and he has come across during both tenures as a frustrated man who has lost his way. There have almost always been rumours of fall outs with players and club management. Venturing into management once again means renewed chances of Deja vu and it might not suit either club or manager.
As such, Mourinho might be better advised not to risk a return to management. A full-time job as a Football Pundit would be a far better option.