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'Cristiano Ronaldo opened the door' - Jose Mourinho reveals whether he'd consider managing in Saudi Pro League after previously turning down Al-Shabab offer

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Mourinho reportedly engaged in discussions with Al Shabab's sporting director just a week after parting ways with Roma. While the media speculated on his rejection of Al Shabab's offer, Mourinho clarified that he had received multiple proposals from Saudi clubs,<a href="https://goal.com/en/news/jose-mourinho-reveals-why-he-turned-down-attractive-offers-from-al-hilal-and-al-ahli/blt4ce84c9cc57f8e25" target="_blank"> including Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli earlier in the campaign.</a> Despite the tempting financial incentives, Mourinho opted to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jose-mourinho-ex-man-utd-newcastle-chelsea-links-job/bltb04fd3b0e8cbf5b3" target="_blank">remain committed to Roma,</a> for the love and respect for the Serie A outfit.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Mourinho's recent presence in Saudi Arabia, marked by appearances at sporting events like Anthony Joshua's boxing match and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, fueled speculation about his future in the Middle East. However, Mourinho clarified that his current visits to Saudi Arabia are primarily recreational, indicating that he is not rushing into any managerial commitments.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

In an interview with <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1772646912409141424?s=20">Fabrizio Romano</a>, Mourinho said: "Cristiano opened the door in terms of believing that it is possible to be there and live there, to enjoy the development of a country that wants to be a different country with football that has a passion but is not developed."When I had the proposal, of course economically it was important because it was more important for me with Roma, European football and commitment. If you ask me in the future, experience has told me never say never." While explaining his recent visits to Saudi Arabia, Mourinho said: "If you ask me why I’m travelling to Saudi, I’m travelling today to Saudi, because I’m going to enjoy three days, watching boxing, watching Formula One and being with some friends, not because I’m going sign contracts, because now I have time until the end of the season to make the right decision for me.",

WHAT MOURINHO SAID

Saudi Arabian outfits will face competition from Chelsea and Newcastle United as the Premier League duo wants the Portuguese to take charge and give them a new direction. European competition has always intrigued Mourinho and it remains to be seen if he turns down Saudi Arabia for the third time to continue in Europe.

WHAT NEXT?

'Cristiano Ronaldo opened the door' - Jose Mourinho reveals whether he'd consider managing in Saudi Pro League after previously turning down Al-Shabab offer | Goal.com US

Jose Mourinho hailed Cristiano Ronaldo for opening the door to Saudi Arabia and revealed whether he would consider managing in the Saudi Pro League. 

&apos;Cristiano Ronaldo opened the door&apos; - Jose Mourinho reveals whether he&apos;d consider managing in Saudi Pro League after previously turning down Al-Shabab offer

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