Jose Mourinho hints at future Premier League return after Manchester United draw | OneFootball

The self-proclaimed ‘Special One’ suggested it was time for him to abandon European competition after sending off in feisty Istanbul clash

Under contract: Jose Mourinho signed a deal at Fenerbahce until summer 2026

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Jose Mourinho has joked about potentially returning to the Premier League in two years’ time in order to manage a struggling team not in Europe.

Mourinho - who took charge of Fenerbahce in the summer - saw his side earn a 1-1 draw with Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday night.

All smiles: Jose Mourinho shares a joke with Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag ahead of kick-off in Istanbul

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"The best thing I have to do is when I leave Fenerbahce, I go to a club that doesn’t play in Uefa competition," he said.

"So a club at the bottom in England who needs a coach in two years, I’m ready to go.

“I don’t want to speak any more about it. I want to speak about the game, we played absolutely fantastic against a team in theory from a superior level.

“If I appeal [the red card], I will get six months."

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