The future of Portugal’s national team lies in the limelight when whispers of a high profile reunion becomes higher. Jose Mourinhoone of football’s most iconic managers, is again linked to his home country – and with a possible reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo in front 2026 FIFA VM. While Portuguese officials have silent on all imminent changes, Mourinho’s latest response in five words To swirling rumors have only added fuel to the fire.
According to several reports from Turkish mediaThe Portuguese Football Association (FPF) See Jose Mourinho as a potential successor to Roberto MartÃnezwhose contract is running up to July 31, 2026. The move, if finished, would represent Mourinhos First investment in international management.
Per Ht sports journalist ahmet selim funMourinho has already reached a preliminary agreement to take over the national side after the closing of UEFA Nations League Finals In June. The 62-year-old tactician is currently under contract with FenerbahceBut his first season in Turkey has been overwhelming, marked by Elimination in both the Europa League and the Turkish Cupand fall short in Super like title race, which was sealed by rivals Galatasaray.
In spite of the backs, He remains a solemn figure in Portuguese footballand his appointment would get him back into contact with Cristiano RonaldoAs he praised succeeded with Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013. Their relationship during that period was complex but fruitful: Ronaldo scored 168 goals in 164 performances under MourinhoAn astonishing record of efficiency and shine.
What did Mourinho say?
While speculation intensified over Turkish and Portuguese stores, Mourinho finally spoke rumors during a press conference after the match after Fenerbahce’s 2-1 victory over Eyupspor. With all eyes on him delivered the experienced boss one calm but defiant denial.
“Yes, I can deny that I had a meeting with the Portuguese Football Association. I’m a loyal person,” he told reporters. “The only time I had direct contact with a club I informed Fenerbahce. It wasn’t now, it was in January.”
That moment-mourinho’s phrase in five words, “I’m a loyal person” – Quickly seized headlines. The poured cold water on reports of active callsBut many saw the denial that strategic rather than crucial. Insiders suggest that Mourinho weighs its alternatives, especially as FPF is reportedly unwilling to pay the Yellow Canarian’s release clausecomplicates any immediate move.
The Portuguese boss is reportedly open to a mutual termination of his contract To facilitate the transition, if the discussions were to be formalized after the Nations League.
