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Jose Mourinho wants an international job

The former Manchester United manager has revealed to Eleven Sports that he wants to try newer challenges and newer competitions and is hence considering returning to the game as the manager of a national team.

Mourinho said that he wouldn't mind if it is not the Portuguese national team that brings him back into management and that he is open to the opportunity of international management.

The Special One said,

“I want to compete in new competitions,” the 56-year-old told Eleven Sports."

“For a long time, I have had the desire to try out such an adventure. Right now, I see myself more at a national team than with a new club.

“Is Portugal the right team for me? Not necessarily.”

Jose Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United halfway through the 2018-19 after the club got off to their worst Premier League start in 28 years.

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