Jose Mourinho is determined to continue as coach of Fenerbahçe next season, which has led him to turn down a very exciting coaching opportunity.
The Portuguese coach has recently been linked with succeeding Dorival Junior as Brazil coach, having been on the final list of candidates to coach the Samba nation.
According to The Times, the Brazilian Football Confederation has already begun negotiations with Mourinho in recent days to take over the Selecao through the 2026 World Cup.
Surprisingly, the “Special One” responded from the outset by rejecting the offer. He wants to continue his project in Turkey, despite his great appreciation for the opportunity to coach a national team of the stature of Brazil.
So far, Mourinho has failed to win any titles with Fenerbahçe, and he will likely end the season without a trophy after being eliminated from the Turkish Cup and the Europa League. The club currently sits second in the Turkish league.
Mourinho previously confirmed that coaching a national team and participating in the World Cup are among his future plans, but he did not set a timeframe for this.
With Mourinho’s refusal, the battle for Brazil’s coaching position is now between Jorge Jesus and Carlo Ancelotti, with the decision dependent on the latter’s position at Real Madrid, which will become clear in the coming days.
