JOSE MOURINHO has been spotted strolling around Rome eight days on from his sacking.
Roma dispensed of the Portuguese’s services last week as they sat ninth in the Serie A table.
Mourinho has a family base in Belgravia, Chelsea from his days managing the Blues.
But as of this morning he remained in Italy despite having said a tearful goodbye to Roma last week.
The 60-year-old wore blue jeans, a white fleece, navy scarf and cap as he went for a walk through the city.
He was joined by a small entourage as he made his way around.
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Mourinho was spotted by Rome’s spectacular Castel Sant’Angelo.
The sprawling rotunda dates back nearly 2,000 years to Hadrian’s days as Roman Emperor.
Hadrian’s ashes remain in the building, which is now a museum having previously been used as a fortress.
Mourinho appears to be willing to enjoy some downtime before accepting his next challenge.
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The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss has already snubbed an offer to return to work.
According to ESPN, Mourinho has rejected an approach from Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab.
The self-proclaimed Special One has previously admitted his desire to work in Saudi Arabia.
But he doesn’t yet appear to believe that the time is right, preferring to stay in Europe.
Al-Shabab sit 11th in the Saudi Pro League and are ironically set to play Roma in a friendly this afternoon.
Their squad includes Yannick Carrasco, Habib Diallo and Romain Saiss.
Mourinho has already received interest from clubs on the continent, but has indicated that he will not rush back into work, preferring to wait for the right opportunity.
Former Chelsea hero Frank Leboeuf reckons that Mourinho fancies a crack at international football.
He told ESPN: “I remember interviewing Mr Mourinho when he was at Madrid or Chelsea when he came over to Los Angeles.
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“He admitted that the last thing he would love to do in his coaching career would be to get the Portuguese national team job. I think that’s going to be his goal.
“It’s tricky right now with Roberto (Martinez) but I really think he can be patient and see how it goes during the Euros and then maybe jump into the seat if he has the chance to.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
