Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been installed as the Italian media's favourite for the Inter Milan job, after Roberto Mancini's surprise announcement that he was leaving at the end of the season. Earlier this term, media reports said Inter owner Massimo Moratti had held informal talks with Mourinho but both the club and the Portuguese denied it.
Mourinho, who left Chelsea in September, did say he admired Moratti for his work at the Italian champions. "I respect him very much as a person that loves football and his club deeply," Mourinho told the Gazzetta dello Sport last week. "However, I have never talked with him."
Mancini announced his decision after Tuesday's UEFA Champions League last 16 defeat at the hands of Liverpool. The 43-year-old gave no reason, only adding that he had informed his players. Media reports said Mancini also indicated he would not manage in Italy again.
However, Inter midfielder Esteban Cambiasso has cast doubt on the announcement, despite Mancini sounding definite. "As far as I know, he said 'probably', so there's no need for reactions or comments in the heat of the moment," he told reporters.
Mourinho, who left Chelsea in September, did say he admired Moratti for his work at the Italian champions. "I respect him very much as a person that loves football and his club deeply," Mourinho told the Gazzetta dello Sport last week. "However, I have never talked with him."
Mancini announced his decision after Tuesday's UEFA Champions League last 16 defeat at the hands of Liverpool. The 43-year-old gave no reason, only adding that he had informed his players. Media reports said Mancini also indicated he would not manage in Italy again.
However, Inter midfielder Esteban Cambiasso has cast doubt on the announcement, despite Mancini sounding definite. "As far as I know, he said 'probably', so there's no need for reactions or comments in the heat of the moment," he told reporters.
Mourinho's style of coaching would be interesting to see in the italian league
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