Jose Mourinho has further fuelled speculations linking him with a return to Premier League after meeting with billionaire owner of the magpies.
Jose Mourinho coincidentally crossed paths with Newcastle chairman Yasir al-Rumayyan after expressing his eagerness to return to football management “tomorrow” if given the chance.
Former Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur boss Mourinho is presently without a job after being dismissed by Roma in January.
Eager to jump back into the fray, the Portuguese manager has been associated with numerous top positions. Nonetheless, Mourinho has emphasized his reluctance to make a hasty decision regarding his future, wary of making the wrong choice.
José Mourinho public meeting
According to beINSPORTS, Mourinho joined other celebrities at the Formula One’s Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, alongside Anthony Joshua, who attended following his emphatic second-round knockout victory over Francis Ngannou.
While in the paddock, Mourinho crossed paths with Newcastle’s chairman amidst speculation linking him to the Magpies’ managerial position.
Newcastle has been struggling under Eddie Howe compared to last season, prompting increased interest in potential managerial changes.
Mourinho was questioned about his next job by beIN Sports, to which the 61-year-old replied: “I want to work. I just don’t want to make the wrong decision.
“I have to wait for the right one, the one that motivates me. But if I could work tomorrow, I would work tomorrow.”
Mourinho has been linked with a surprising return to Chelsea, as well as a potential move to manage a club in the Saudi Pro League.
Additionally, Newcastle has emerged as another candidate club amidst ongoing speculation about managerial changes.
Mourinho reiterated his stance when speaking to Sky Sports F1’s Naomi Schiff.
He said: “I am [an F1 fan] but because of my life in football it is hard to go to Grand Prix so it’s a good opportunity.
“I hope so (to be back in management). Roma was great because we had two European finals in two years and that’s hard in a club that never did it.
“Now I have to wait for the right opportunity I don’t want to rush but I want to work tomorrow if possible but I don’t want to make the wrong decision.”
