Jose Mourinho’s Next Club: Four Potential Destinations
Jose Mourinho has left Fenerbahce after their Champions League play-off exit to Benfica, bringing an end to his tenure just over a year after taking charge.
With the "Special One" now a free agent, attention quickly turns to his next move - and here at Free Bets, we've taken a closer look at which destinations could be Jose Mourinho's next club.
Jose Mourinho Next Club
We take a closer look at four potential clubs that could look to tempt Jose Mourinho should they decide to part ways with their current managers.
Rangers
Rangers fell well short of arch-rivals Celtic last season, and optimism around new manager Russell Martin has quickly faded.
The Gers have endured a nightmare start to the current season, failing to win any of their first three league games and suffering a crushing 9-1 aggregate defeat to Club Brugge in the Champions League qualifiers.
Martin is already under intense pressure to turn things around with betting sites already offering next Rangers manager odds.
Enter Jose Mourinho - one of football's most decorated managers, with 26 major trophies to his name.
Mourinho's proven pedigree and penchant for thriving under high expectations could be precisely what Rangers need to mount a genuine title challenge.
He even visited Ibrox with Fenerbahce in Europe last term, and the narrative of the "Special One" arriving in Glasgow would be a blockbuster.
For a club desperate to reclaim domestic supremacy and make a mark in Europe, a Mourinho appointment would signal serious intent.
Manchester United
Manchester United's turbulent start to the season has fuelled murmurs of yet another managerial change at Old Trafford.
Current boss Ruben Amorim is under heavy scrutiny after a shock League Cup exit to fourth-tier Grimsby Town and a winless start to the Premier League campaign, and betting sites have already slashed odds on Mourinho making a sensational return to United's dugout.
Mourinho, now a free agent after his Istanbul adventure, remains the club's most successful post-Ferguson coach – he delivered a Europa League title and other silverware in 2017, plus a runners-up league finish in 2018.
Bringing back the Special One would be a dramatic move, but his winning mentality and familiarity with United's high-pressure environment could entice a hierarchy desperate to restore former glories.
United's next match could be make-or-break – another poor result might seal Amorim's fate and swing the door open for Mourinho's comeback.
West Ham United
Another potential destination being speculated is West Ham United, albeit under very different circumstances.
After David Moyes departed in 2024 following fan discontent over missing out on European football, the Hammers learned that the grass isn't always greener.
His successor, Julen Lopetegui, lasted just nine months before being dismissed, and results under current boss Graham Potter have been underwhelming – testing the board's patience yet again.
West Ham's ambitious board craves a return to European competition, and Mourinho's track record would make him an enticing candidate.
The Portuguese tactician is no stranger to London, having managed Chelsea (twice) and Tottenham, so a move to the East London club wouldn't be as far-fetched as it might seem.
For Mourinho, West Ham could offer a supportive environment and a talented squad hungry for success, making this a mutually appealing prospect if the club decides another change is needed.
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest's remarkable rise under Nuno Espírito Santo – including securing a spot in the Europa League – has hit an unexpected snag amid off-field tensions.
Nuno recently admitted that his "relationship has changed" with Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, casting doubt on his future despite the team's success last season, and Nuno now heads the Premier League next manager sacked odds.
If that rift leads to Nuno's exit, Jose Mourinho immediately stands out as a fitting successor.
The current Forest squad is built for a pragmatic, counter-attacking style, much like Mourinho's preferred approach, which mirrors Nuno's low-block tactics.
Initially, the idea of Mourinho swapping Istanbul for the City Ground seemed far-fetched, but now that he's back on the market after leaving Fenerbahce, the prospect cannot be ruled out.
Mourinho's winning pedigree and charismatic aura would make him a headline appointment at Forest, signalling the club's intent to cement itself as a top-half contender while adding a dash of drama to the Premier League storyline.
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