Mourinho has hopped from one big managerial position to another in the last decade. The Charismatic Portuguese says he is ready to return tomorrow if he is presented with an opportunity.

Whether he would get another big profile opportunity though is a question that needs answering.

Given his high profile, Mourinho has a number of intriguing career options at his disposal.

A move to Saudi Arabia, who have not hidden their interest, would offer significant financial rewards. The Saudi Pro league continue to bolster their ranks with star players and managers.

A return to the Premier League would reignite his rivalry with some of his former foes. Former club Chelsea might be an option with Pochettino, who he replaced at Tottenham, currently under pressure. The fans were heard chanting that they want him in a recent 2-2 draw with Brentford.

But it’s clear that Mourinho is taking his time to consider his next move, and he seems to be enjoying himself in the meantime.

What do we already know?

Mourinho’s last few jobs have not been particularly successful. His third season at Roma followed the same pattern as his third seasons at Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid. Things started well, but quickly turned sour. The “third season syndrome”, as the media puts it is something that Mourinho will need to address if he wants to succeed in his next job.

The question is – can he break the cycle? Or is the “third season syndrome” something that is beyond his control?. There are certainly no easy answers.

One thing is certain though, Mourinho is not ready to call time on his managerial career just yet. He still has a lot to offer and he certainly has the experience and know-how to succeed.

He will be keen to choose the right project in order to hush the whispers that he is not in touch with modern tactics.

So, what next for Mourinho? Well, only the Special one knows knows. But it’s clear that he is keen to get back to work, going as far as saying that he is ready to start tomorrow. When he does start, expect fireworks. For now though, the football world will be watching with interest