'Call me again. I'll do better this time' Director Jose Mourinho pushes for EPL comeback through Newcastle
Nov 09, 2024
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Jose Mourinho, who is currently serving his first season as Fenerbahce manager of the Turkish league, is reportedly strongly pushing for his return to the English Premier League (EPL). Mourinho has already announced that he will leave Fenerbahce soon.
The most likely destination appeared. It is Newcastle United. Newcastle, who are staying in the middle this season, are currently led by manager Eddie Howe, who has lost the trust of the club's senior ranks due to their poor performance recently. Mourinho is squeezing into this gap.
British media Daily Star reported on the 9th (Korea time) 'Mourinho is seeking to return to the EPL head coach position and is already in contact with a club. Citing the Guardian's report, the media reported that Newcastle is the club Mourinho is in contact with to return to the EPL.
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Mourinho reportedly asked his agent to 'keep watching Newcastle's situation after meeting Newcastle's chairman Yasir Alumayan privately at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in March. At that time, he seems to have caught a clue to his return to the EPL through a meeting with Newcastle chairman.
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However, his performance has since fallen. He finished seventh in the league in the 2023-2024 season and failed to compete in Europe. He is still in 11th place this season. Chairman Alumayan appears to be unhappy with this. This is the reason why Howe's position was shaken. If Newcastle end the season with a top-10 finish, Mourinho is likely to complete a scenario in which he will take the position in a surprise move.
wman@sportschosun.com
