Jose Mourinho wants immediate return to management, say agents
Saturday 19 December 2015 15:27, UK
Jose Mourinho is planning for an immediate return to management and has insisted he was sacked by Chelsea in a statement released by his agents.
The 52-year-old was dismissed for a second time by the Blues on Thursday after a dismal run of nine defeats in 16 Premier League games left them one point above the relegation zone.
A joint-release by the Portuguese manager's co-representatives Creative Artist Agency and Polaris Sports confirmed Mourinho will remain living in England but avoid high-profile matches to "discourage" speculation about his next job.
Chelsea's statement confirming the decision claimed his departure was by "mutual consent", but CAA-Polaris said: "During his career, Jose has sometimes chosen to leave a club, but only at Chelsea has the club decided that he should leave.
"He will not be taking a sabbatical. He isn't tired, he doesn't need it. He is very positive and is already looking forward.
"Because of his love of football, you will see Jose at football grounds working and supporting friends. He will not be attending any high-profile games because he wants to discourage any speculation about his future.
"Jose will remain living in London and hopes he and his family will be given the opportunity to do this privately. Jose will not speak about his current situation for the foreseeable future and he asks the media to respect this decision.
"Jose Mourinho is pleased that he returned to Chelsea Football Club because he was able to give the fans another Premier League title, which they had not won for many years.
"He is immensely proud of his eight trophies at Chelsea, and thanks the fans for all their support throughout his two spells at the club.
"Each time represents for him the end of a cycle, and the opportunity to start a new one. Jose hopes that his future after Chelsea this time will be as successful as when he left the club in 2007."
