Last updated: 28th March 2008
Mourinho: Set for return
Jose Mourinho has been in talks with Internazionale about a return to management, according to his personal advisor Eladio Parames.
The Portuguese has been out of the game since leaving Chelsea last September after his relationship with the Premier League club's board broke down.
It has been reported that Mourinho has been in Italy on Friday in order to engage in discussions with Serie A champions Inter about becoming their coach next season.
"Jose has left for Milan for talks with Inter's directors," Parames told Reuters.
Current incumbent Roberto Mancini's future at Inter has been the subject of intense speculation ever since his announcement that he would step-down from his role at the end of the season, following his side's UEFA Champions League elimination at the hands of Liverpool earlier this season.
He retracted his statement the following day but it would now appear his unexpected announcement may have sealed his fate.
Having made no secret of his desire to manage in Italy or Spain upon leaving Chelsea, it would come as little surprise if Mourinho were to take the reins at Inter.
Mourinho's hugely successful spell with Chelsea saw him deliver two Premier League titles, two League Cups and an FA Cup.
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Saturday 18th October | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| 17:00 | Fiorentina vs Reggina |
| 19:30 | Napoli vs Juventus |
| Sunday 19th October | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| 14:00 | AC Milan vs Sampdoria |
| 14:00 | Bologna vs Lazio |
| 14:00 | Catania vs Palermo |
| 14:00 | Chievo vs Atalanta |
| 14:00 | Genoa vs Siena |
| 14:00 | Lecce vs Udinese |
| 14:00 | Torino vs Cagliari |
| 19:30 | Roma vs Inter Milan |
| Sunday 26th October | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| 14:00 | Atalanta vs AC Milan |
| 14:00 | Cagliari vs Chievo |
| 14:00 | Inter Milan vs Genoa |
| 14:00 | Lazio vs Napoli |
| 14:00 | Palermo vs Fiorentina |
| 14:00 | Reggina vs Lecce |
| 14:00 | Sampdoria vs Bologna |
| 14:00 | Udinese vs Roma |
| Wednesday 29th October | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| 14:00 | AC Milan vs Siena |
| 14:00 | Bologna vs Juventus |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Sunday 5th October | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| Atalanta 4 - 2 Sampdoria | |
| Chievo 0 - 2 Fiorentina | |
| Juventus 1 - 2 Palermo | |
| Genoa 3 - 2 Napoli | |
| Siena 1 - 0 Roma | |
| Cagliari 0 - 0 AC Milan | |
| Udinese 2 - 0 Torino | |
| Reggina 1 - 1 Catania | |
| Saturday 4th October | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| Lazio 1 - 1 Lecce | |
| Inter Milan 2 - 1 Bologna | |
| Sunday 28th September | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| Bologna 0 - 1 Napoli | |
| Catania 1 - 0 Chievo | |
| Lecce 2 - 0 Cagliari | |
| Palermo 1 - 0 Reggina | |
| AC Milan 1 - 0 Inter Milan | |
| Torino 1 - 3 Lazio | |
| Udinese 2 - 1 Siena | |
| Roma 2 - 0 Atalanta | |
| Saturday 27th September | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| Sampdoria 0 - 0 Juventus | |
| Fiorentina 1 - 0 Genoa | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lazio | 6 | 13 |
| 2 | Udinese | 6 | 13 |
| 3 | Inter Milan | 6 | 13 |
| 4 | Palermo | 6 | 12 |
| 5 | Atalanta | 6 | 12 |
| 6 | Napoli | 6 | 11 |
Barcelona were the weekend's biggest winners, while Lyon slipped to a rare defeat in Ligue 1.
Ronaldinho was the star of the show in the Milan derby, while David Villa fired Valencia top in Spain.
Sky Sports reader polls reveal the best buy of the summer and the most sought-after player.
Inter Milan have been handed a welcome boost regarding Patrick Vieira's latest injury.
Steaua Bucharest have confirmed that they expect star defender Mirel Radoi to join Inter Milan in January.
Juventus star Amauri is edging closer to an international call-up.
Fabio Cannavaro has rejected reports linking him with a move away from Real Madrid.
Liverpool star Xabi Alonso has indicated he would still consider a move to Juventus.
Comments
Jack Nyolo (Manchester United fan) says...
I think it will be interesting to see Jose back in coaching. We've missed him so much. But I wish he could have chosen another English team instead of Inter. But all in all let's wait and see if he can deliver at San Siro next season.
Posted 08:45 29th March 2008
Anselm Obi (Chelsea fan) says...
WHAT A LEGEND!! I wouldnt mind jose going to inter but in preference i would love for him to come to liverpool and win the prem despite being a chelsea supporter i think this would really apeal to chelsea and make mourinho a true great
Posted 02:20 29th March 2008
Helia Andre (Manchester United fan) says...
happy for him he is the best !!!
Posted 02:05 29th March 2008
Sam Haddad (Chelsea fan) says...
Jose will make Inter very successful. He has a tremendous record second to none, with his achievements at Porto then at Chelsea. He is very professional and loyal to his players, who is able to get more than the best from them. It was a huge mistake for Chelsea to let him go. In fact, they should swallow their pride for the best interests of the club to try and get him to rejoin. However, if Inter do get him, he will make them one of the best clubs in Europe.
Posted 02:01 29th March 2008
Stephen Fennell (Manchester United fan) says...
Great news to hear he'll be back soon.Although Im a Reds fan the man is brilliant for the game.Endless quotes,great charisma, the PL just hasnt been the same without him. Plus it means Sir Alex will be able to have a nice bottle of plonk with him after we knock them out of the Champos League. Lets all raise a glass to the "Special 1".
Posted 01:11 29th March 2008
Dan Casey (Portsmouth fan) says...
Although his achievements with Porto was the ultimate underdog success story, I still think he walked into a 'dunker' job at Chelsea, with the team and funds ready to easily seal the Premier League and all of his success. A monkey could walk into Inter and win Serie A with it's current condition, our 4th placed team in the Premiership comfortably dispatched the high flyer from that division. Take something more challenging Mourinho, go somewhere like Newcastle or Athletico Madrid and show us what you're made of!
Posted 00:46 29th March 2008
Jamie Green says...
I wish him all the best. I am a chelsea fan and he was a breath of fress air that we needed. Good luck.
Posted 00:26 29th March 2008
Danny Hurworth (Manchester United fan) says...
Good on you Jose, you deserve to manage at the very top and Inter are the best in italy. we want t0o see you in footbal again, even if its not in england
Posted 23:20 28th March 2008
Gamal Ahmed says...
Excellent news for Inter if he does get back in. Hope mourinho's back in the prem soon. However i do feel that he'll have to wait until sometime next year before he's in charge.
Posted 22:54 28th March 2008
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