When international football coaching carousel spins towards its next big turn, Brazil’s search for a new manager has taken a surprising twist. With Seleção still without head coach Following the dismissal of Dorival Junior in March, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has run some of the most profiled names in world football. Among them stood according to reports Jose Mourinho.
But while Brazil is waiting with crowded breath, Mourinho has made a determinationkeep the door open for another top candidate –Carlo Ancelotti– To possibly go through.
According to the journalist Duncan CastleOfficials from CBF made Direct contact with jose mourinho And offered him the role of Brazil head coach. The 61-year-old Portuguese boss rejected the prestigious offerinstead of choosing to stay involved in their present role at Fenerbahce in Turkey.
“Despite prestige to coach one of the most iconic national teams in football,” Castle reported, “Mourinho rejected respectfully the opportunity.” The decision comes when Mourinho settles in a long-term project with the Istanbul-based club, after signing a contract that goes by until 2026. His focus, it seems, is locked up.
What does it mean for Mourinho’s future?
Mourinho’s rejection was not just about personal ambition – it was about vision. According to the near the Portuguese boss, He sees great potential in his Fenerbahce squad And think the team can compete at the highest level, both in Turkey and Europe.
The move has been welcomed internally. “Fenerbahce’s board is pleased with Mourinho’s decision and sees him as a pillar in their sporty future,” Sources told the Turkish press. His commitment can serve as a springboard for the club’s bid to return to the UEFA Champions League and regain the domestic dominance.
Another Ronaldo reunification in creation?
In the meantime, CNN Portugal reports that Mourinho could prepare for a different kinds of national team opportunities – a far closer to the home. With current Portugal -Manager Roberto Martínez’s position during reviewThe 62-year-old experienced manager has emerged as a leading candidate to succeed him.
The potential reunion with Cristiano RonaldoPortugal’s leading goal scores all the time, have just driven the plot. Despite previous tensions on Real Madrid, “Coaching Ronaldo is not believed to be a problem for Mourinho,” according to CNN.
“To take over now would allow Mourinho for a year with the national team for the World Cup 2026 in North America,” The report added. With the support of the new Portuguese FA President Pedro Proenca And super agent Jorge MendesThe pressure to get the “special” is to build. “Becoming the head of the national team has long been one of Mourinho’s greatest unfulfilled wishes,” wrote Rui Santos from CNN.
