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Jose Mourinho wants Inter job back

According to Calcio Mercato (via Libero), the 'Special One' wants to make a historic return to the San Siro and manage Inter Milan with whom he has won a Champions League before his time at Real Madrid.

As per the report, the Nerazzurri job is high on Mourinho's wishlist and has had his agent Jorge Mendes contact Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio and Marotta to let them know as well.

The report suggests that there is no guarantee that Luciano Spalletti will be in charge of Inter Milan next season. Marotta confirmed that Spalletti will be in charge of Inter Milan until the end of the season but he hasn't said the same for the club's future beyond that.

However, Marotta wants former Chelsea and Juventus coach Antonio Conte to take over at the helm. But now that Mourinho has emerged as a strong contender, anything can happen.

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