Jose Mourinho, the manager of Roma, is reportedly looking to return to Chelsea for a third stint, having grown frustrated with the Italian club this season.
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According to the Daily Mail, returning to Chelsea for a third time would be Mourinho’s ideal scenario, and his representatives have contacted the Blues to express their interest in the job should one become available. Graham Potter had a rocky start to his career at Stamford Bridge after moving there.
Graham Potter struggled to get off to a good start at Stamford Bridge after joining from Brighton in the middle of the season to replace Thomas Tuchel, and the Blues are currently tenth in the Premier League table.
The Chelsea hierarchy continues to back Potter, insisting that his hiring is part of a long-term strategy and that he will not be fired if he fails to secure Champions League football next season.
Mourinho, on the other hand, has always preferred working in England, and his family still lives in London, which would tempt him back to the league, though he does not want to leave Roma in the middle of the season. Mourinho’s side is currently fifth in Serie A, but lacks the financial resources to challenge Napoli at the top.
Mourinho left England after failing to succeed at Spurs, though he was fired just before his team faced Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final. Despite his desire to return to Stamford Bridge, CBS Sports reports that Potter was assured during the World Cup that his job is secure for the time being.
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They are concerned about Potter’s form, but he has been financially supported by the additions of Joao Felix, Mykhaylo Mudryk, Noni Madueke, Benoit Badiashile, Andrey Santos, and David Datro Fofana this month.
Further additions could be made as the Blues retain an interest in Brighton’s Moises Caicedo, who made a public plea to leave the club on Friday.
The Blues are still interested in Brighton’s Moises Caicedo, who publicly stated his desire to leave the Seagulls on Friday. While Christopher Nkunku and Malo Gusto are also expected to join in the summer.
It remains to be seen whether Mourinho would be of interest to Chelsea even if they decide to part ways with Potter, as the 60-year-stock old’s in the game has dwindled in recent years and questions were raised during his last spell in the league about whether the modern game had passed him by.
Mourinho nearly won the game, but recent spells at Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United saw him wage wars with his star players and have his style of play criticized before results caught up with him, resulting in sackings by both clubs.
