Jose Mourinho has been tipped to join Real Madrid after his Manchester United exit (Image: GETTY)
Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid has been mooted in the aftermath of his sacking by Manchester United on Tuesday.
The 55-year-old was axed by Ed Woodward in the early hours of the morning and has since been replaced by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who will oversee life at Old Trafford until the end of the season.
The Portuguese had just steered Inter Milan to the treble and Los Blancos needed a replacement for Manuel Pellegrini.
They ultimately landed their man and Mourinho was a big hit, winning the La Liga title in 2012.
He also was successful in ending the dominance of Barcelona, who were a bulldozing juggernaut under Pep Guardiola at the time.
Yet while a Real Madrid return seems off the table, Mourinho will not be lacking in suitors.
Jose Mourinho won the La Liga title at Real Madrid (Image: GETTY)
Inter would love to have him back should Luciano Spalletti’s head roll at the end of the season.
And the Telegraph say he would be interested in taking a job in Germany or France.
Mourinho has never previously managed in those two countries.
Meanwhile, the former United boss has released a statement about his time at Old Trafford.
“I have been immensely proud to wear the badge of Manchester United since the first day I arrived, and I believe that all the United supporters recognise this,” he said.
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Jose Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United this week (Image: GETTY)
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“Just as was the case with my previous clubs, I have worked with some wonderful people and I believe that some will be my friends for life.
“I know that you are all aware of my professional principles.
“Each time a chapter is closed, I show my deepest respect and I don’t make any comments about my former colleagues.
“I hope the media will also respect my position and let me live my normal life until I decide to return to football.”