Jose Mourinho has suggested he could one day manage in Scotland, a prospect that would excite football supporters across the country.
The Portuguese tactician, currently in charge of Fenerbahce, expressed his admiration for the passionate fan bases of both Celtic and Rangers, two of the biggest clubs in European football.
When asked about the managing in the Scottish Premiership, Mourinho said, “In this moment, no, because I have a job that motivates me and a job that demands loyalty. But why not in the future.
"People can say that the Scottish league is a league of two teams, but it's a league of passion. For me, passion in football is everything. For me, to play in empty stadiums, to play in competitions where there isn't that fire of the passion, doesn't make make any sense.
"Celtic and Rangers are big clubs with big fan bases, big emotions, and big expectations. Why not?
"But in this moment I have job. Celtic has a fantastic coach in Brendan [Rodgers]. Rangers has [Barry] Ferguson now, so full respect to them, and I'm not searching for a new job."
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This intriguing comments comes as Fenerbahce prepare for their Europa League Round of 16 clash against Rangers on Thursday.
Mourinho’s words seemed to reflect a genuine respect for Scottish football. It’s clear - given his nomadic but highly successful management career - that the “Special One” is not just focused on his current role but is also open to the possibility of taking on new challenges in the future.
Rangers currently have Barry Ferguson in interim charge, but with a new takeover from a San Francisco 49ers led consortium on the horizon, the Light Blues could make an ambitious move to lure someone of Mourinho's calibre to Glasgow.
