Jose Mourinho has emphatically dismissed rumours of a potential return to Chelsea during a fiery interview where he also took a playful swipe at Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.
The legendary Portuguese manager, currently without a club after leaving Roma, was quick to shut down speculation about replacing Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge. "Some stories write themselves," Mourinho remarked with his trademark smirk, "but this isn't one of them."
Guardiola Jibe Adds Spice to Interview
In typical Mourinho fashion, the conversation took an entertaining turn when Guardiola's name was mentioned. The former Chelsea boss couldn't resist a cheeky dig at his old rival: "Pep's still collecting trophies? How surprising - with that squad and that budget!"
The barbed comment refers to their long-standing rivalry dating back to their days in Spain, when Mourinho managed Real Madrid against Guardiola's all-conquering Barcelona side.
Mourinho's Chelsea Legacy
While ruling out an immediate return to west London, Mourinho did reflect fondly on his two spells with Chelsea, where he won three Premier League titles. "Chelsea will always be special," he admitted, "but football moves on. The club has its path, I have mine."
The 61-year-old remains one of the most sought-after managers in world football, with several top European clubs reportedly monitoring his next move. Where the self-proclaimed 'Special One' lands next remains football's latest guessing game.
