January 21st 2024.
Jose Mourinho recently found himself without a job after being let go by Roma. However, it seems he won't be heading to Saudi Arabia anytime soon, despite reports claiming otherwise. According to sources in Spain, the 60-year-old has rejected an offer from Al-Shabab, a team in the Saudi Pro League.
After a string of disappointing results, Mourinho was relieved of his duties at Roma last Tuesday. Rumors began to circulate over the weekend that he was in talks with Al-Shabab, but it seems those talks have come to a halt. Cope Radio's Pedro Morata has revealed that Mourinho has decided not to join Al-Shabab at this time, stating that he is "waiting for an option that motivates him."
While Al-Shabab may have been interested in bringing Mourinho on board, it seems he has other plans in mind. Reports have suggested that Napoli, a team in the Serie A league, are also interested in speaking with the experienced manager. It's no surprise that Mourinho would want to stay in Italy, as he has a successful track record in the league with past teams such as Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham.
This isn't the first time that Mourinho has been linked to a move to Napoli. In fact, he has expressed his desire to manage in Saudi Arabia before, but it seems he is holding out for the right opportunity. While Al-Shabab may have presented a challenging opportunity, with the team currently struggling in the league, it seems Mourinho has his sights set on something else.
In an interview back in October, Mourinho spoke about his future plans, saying, "I will go to Saudi Arabia in some free time, but I am convinced that I will work there. I don't know when, but I am pretty sure of it." However, he also made it clear that he is committed to his current job at Roma and wants to give his all to the club until his last day.
The decision to turn down Al-Shabab's offer may come as a surprise to some, especially since it was widely reported that Mourinho was interested in managing in Saudi Arabia. However, it seems he is taking his time and waiting for the right opportunity to come along. As for now, he remains a free agent, but it's safe to say that he won't be without a job for long.
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