Jose
Mourinho is planning for an immediate return to management and has insisted
he was sacked by Chelsea in a statement released by his agents.
The 52-year-old was dismissed for a second time by the Blues on Thursday
after a dismal run of nine defeats in 16 Premier League games left them one
point above the relegation zone.
A joint-release by the Portuguese manager's co-representatives Creative
Artist Agency and Polaris Sports confirmed Mourinho will remain living in
England but avoid high-profile matches to "discourage" speculation about his
next job.
Chelsea's statement confirming the decision claimed his departure was by
"mutual consent", but CAA-Polaris said: "During his career, Jose has
sometimes chosen to leave a club, but only at Chelsea has the club decided
that he should leave.
"He will not be taking a sabbatical. He isn't tired, he doesn't need it. He
is very positive and is already looking forward.
"Because of his love of football, you will see Jose at football grounds
working and supporting friends. He will not be attending any high-profile
games because he wants to discourage any speculation about his future.
"Jose will remain living in London and hopes he and his family will be given
the opportunity to do this privately. Jose will not speak about his current
situation for the foreseeable future and he asks the media to respect this
decision.
"Jose Mourinho is pleased that he returned to Chelsea Football Club because
he was able to give the fans another Premier League title, which they had
not won for many years.
"He is immensely proud of his eight trophies at Chelsea, and thanks the fans
for all their support throughout his two spells at the club.
"Each time represents for him the end of a cycle, and the opportunity to
start a new one. Jose hopes that his future after Chelsea this time will be
as successful as when he left the club in 2007."
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