AFP, London :
Jose Mourinho will remain in London despite being sacked by Chelsea on Thursday, according to the agency which represents him.
The 51-year-old Portuguese says he intends to get back into a job as soon as possible, but in the meantime will be helping “friends” in the cut-throat business of football management.”He will not be taking a sabbatical, he isn’t tired, he doesn’t need it, he is very positive, and is already looking forward,” said a statement from CAA.
“Because of his love of football, you will see Jose at football grounds working and supporting friends. He will not be attending any high-profile games because he wants to discourage any speculation about his future.
“Jose will remain living in London and hopes he and his family will be given the opportunity to do this privately.
“Jose will not speak about his current situation for the foreseeable future. He asks the media to respect this decision.”
Although Chelsea announced the separation was by “mutual consent”, the CAA statement directly contradicted that version of events. “During his career, Jose has sometimes chosen to leave a club, but only at Chelsea has the club decided that he should leave,” it said.
Jose Mourinho will remain in London despite being sacked by Chelsea on Thursday, according to the agency which represents him.
The 51-year-old Portuguese says he intends to get back into a job as soon as possible, but in the meantime will be helping “friends” in the cut-throat business of football management.”He will not be taking a sabbatical, he isn’t tired, he doesn’t need it, he is very positive, and is already looking forward,” said a statement from CAA.
“Because of his love of football, you will see Jose at football grounds working and supporting friends. He will not be attending any high-profile games because he wants to discourage any speculation about his future.
“Jose will remain living in London and hopes he and his family will be given the opportunity to do this privately.
“Jose will not speak about his current situation for the foreseeable future. He asks the media to respect this decision.”
Although Chelsea announced the separation was by “mutual consent”, the CAA statement directly contradicted that version of events. “During his career, Jose has sometimes chosen to leave a club, but only at Chelsea has the club decided that he should leave,” it said.
