‘He’d love to come back’ - Jose Mourinho tipped for stunning third stint at Chelsea while Blues legend Frank Lampard is billed as England replacement for Thomas Tuchel

Outspoken Portuguese Mourinho first arrived at Stamford Bridge, anointing himself as the ‘Special One’, in the summer of 2024. He oversaw two Premier League title triumphs during that initial reign in west London.

He returned to familiar surroundings in 2013, following spells at Inter and Real Madrid, with another top-flight crown secured before being relieved of his duties in December 2015. Mourinho is now in charge of Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahce.

The 62-year-old claims to be fully committed to that role, but former Blues star Geremi - speaking to BoyleSports, who offer the latest FIFA Club World Cup betting - has said of a potential retracing of steps to a spiritual home: “With Jose Mourinho’s history with Chelsea, the fans would love to have him back for a third spell despite him spending time with Spurs.

“He has been through so much with the club and I think he’d love to come back too, he would give his heart to the club because it became his family. It would be great to see Jose return to Chelsea and anything can happen in football, he made those fans proud and one day he might do that again.”

Geremi is also billing another Chelsea legend, current Coventry coach Lampard, as the perfect successor to ex-Blues boss Thomas Tuchel as England manager - with the Three Lions having made a slow start to life under their German tactician.

Geremi added: “Frank Lampard should be in the race to replace Thomas Tuchel, he has shown his style of football and I think it would suit the England team. I was his team-mate at Chelsea and I’m proud that we became friends. I’m delighted to see him managing now and he will have an important role in the game for years to come.”

Lampard has already taken in two spells as Chelsea boss - in permanent and interim roles - and is readying himself for another shot at promotion into the Premier League with Coventry after suffering play-off heartache in 2024-25.