The disappointment of being sacked by Roma is not yet over for José Mourinho, but the opportunity to get back on track has already arisen. His agent, Jorge Mendes, wasted no time and immediately initiated negotiations to put the Special One back on the bench. Saudi Arabia has shown serious interest and has a good chance of convincing the Portuguese manager.
NEW CONTACTS
Al-Shabab, a club based in Riyadh, has set its sights on Mourinho to replace the current coach, Igor Biscan, and turn the season around. According to Sky Sport, there have been new contacts in recent hours between Mourinho’s entourage and the Saudi club, which is increasingly optimistic about this operation.
APPROVAL
Mourinho has reportedly given his approval, and now efforts are underway to finalize the details of the contract that should bind the Special One to Al-Shabab.
SURVIVAL OBJECTIVE
Al-Shabab finished last season’s Saudi Pro League in fourth place, but its position in the standings this season is drastically different: Biscan’s team is 11th with 21 points, only 4 points ahead of the relegation zone (Al Taee 16th with 17 points). Upon the resumption of the league, they will face a challenge against Dhamk, 5th in the standings, and later, they will have to deal with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr, currently 2nd in the Saudi Pro League.
CHALLENGING ROMA
Before the league resumes, there are friendly matches. On Monday, January 22, they will face Riga FC, but most notably, there is an ironic twist of fate: Roma. On Wednesday, January 24, Al-Shabab will have a test against the Giallorossi. If Mourinho accepts the Saudi offer, he could immediately find himself facing his past. A meeting with his successor Daniele De Rossi, whom he faced when the former midfielder was still playing and not sitting on the bench, and above all, with the Friedkin-owned Roma that decided his departure.
