5 coaching jobs which Jose Mourinho could take up next

#2 Portugal

Mourinho is still a loved figure in his country

Jose Mourinho has stated in the past that he one day dreams of coaching the Portugal national team, but stated immediately before the World Cup that he was "not close at all" to realizing his ambition, revealing that while he had grown "tired" of club football a few years ago.

His desire for day-to-day involvement in the game had been reinvigorated since taking over at Manchester United. His stand might have changed though after the recent events which unfolded at Old Trafford and it is not hard to imagine Jose having grown tired of the constant scrutiny and bi-weekly press conferences where he has to face the media which detests him (almost as equally as he detests them).

Hence, the national scene where the scrutiny is not as intense might offer a reprieve for Mourinho who looked exasperated at times during some of his very frequently tense press conferences.

Current Portugal boss Fernando Santos sees his contract expire in 2019 and the 64-year-old might see the opportunity of signing out with victory in the first ever Nations League on home soil as the perfect way to bow out of a highly successful spell in charge of Le Selecao which could perhaps pave the way for Mourinho to take charge earlier than expected.