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Just over a week since parting ways with Roma, Jose Mourinho, the charismatic and often polarizing football figure, has been sighted embracing the tranquil life in Rome.
Despite his team's underwhelming ninth-place standing in Serie A, Mourinho's love for the city seems undiminished.
Dressed casually in blue jeans and a white fleece, accented with a navy scarf and cap, the 60-year-old football legend took a leisurely walk around the historic city as reported by the Sun.
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His route took him past the iconic Castel Sant'Angelo, a monumental rotunda rich in history, dating back to the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
Today, the structure stands as a testament to Rome's enduring legacy, housing a museum and the eternal resting place of Hadrian himself.
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The Speculation and the Future
While Mourinho maintains a family home in Belgravia, Chelsea, from his tenure with the Blues, he's currently choosing to linger in Italy. His recent departure from Roma was marked with emotion, but it seems he's not in a hurry to depart from the Italian landscape.
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Speculation about Mourinho's next move is rampant. Despite his previous expressions of interest in managing in Saudi Arabia, he recently declined an offer from Al-Shabab, a Saudi Pro League team.
The irony is palpable, as Al-Shabab, currently 11th in their league and boasting players like Yannick Carrasco and Romain Saiss, is scheduled to play a friendly against Roma.
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Mourinho's reputation as a top-tier coach, with stints at Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham, ensures he's not short of options.
Yet, he's signalling a desire for a well-considered next step, possibly in European football. Frank Leboeuf, a former Chelsea player, shared insights into Mourinho's aspirations on ESPN: "I remember interviewing Mr Mourinho when he was at Madrid or Chelsea when he came over to Los Angeles.
"He admitted that the last thing he would love to do in his coaching career would be to get the Portuguese national team job. I think that’s going to be his goal."
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With the European Championships on the horizon, Mourinho's ambitions may well align with an opportunity to lead his national team, a role currently held by Roberto Martinez.
Leboeuf added, "It’s tricky right now with Roberto (Martinez) but I really think he can be patient and see how it goes during the Euros and then maybe jump into the seat if he has the chance to."
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