Mourinho Speculated as Next Portugal Manager

Current Role and Future Prospects

At present, Mourinho, who is the manager of Benfica, has emerged as a potential candidate to take over from Roberto Martinez as the head coach of the Portuguese national team following the World Cup.

Previous Collaborations

Figo, who has shared the pitch with Mourinho in various roles over the years, reflected on their extensive history together. Their collaborations include:

• Sporting Lisbon: Mourinho served as a translator for Sir Bobby Robson.
• FC Barcelona: Mourinho worked as an assistant under both Robson and Louis Van Gaal.
• Inter Milan: Mourinho was the head coach during Figo’s final playing seasons.

Figo remarked, “Having spent considerable time with José, it makes sense that he would eventually be in line to coach the national team.”

Potential Return to Real Madrid

When it comes to the possibility of Mourinho returning to Real Madrid, Figo expressed caution: “That will be determined by fate. Should their paths align again, we’ll wait to see what unfolds,” he stated, leaving the door open without providing further details.