Sky Sports News understands departed Chelsea manager Jose
Mourinho is to take up a position with the Portuguese FA.
Mourinho has left Stamford Bridge by mutual consent, with Chelsea
confirming the decision in the early hours of Thursday
morning.
There has already been speculation as to his next post, with the
role of Portugal national team coach chalked up as the
favourite.
According to a family friend, Mourinho has confirmed he is heading
back to his homeland for a role with his country's football
federation.
Mourinho will reportedly assume a job within the national setup,
with the view to eventually becoming coach of the Portugal
team.
Scolari ban
The source also claims that Mourinho told the Chelsea players at
the club's training ground on Thursday morning that he would be
working with the national side within the next 48 hours.
Luiz Felipe Scolari is currently coach of Portugal and reports have
suggested he is wanted in the role until the 2010 World Cup
finals.
However, Scolari's future in the post has recently come under
scrutiny following his altercation with Ivica Dragutinovic during
Portugal's 1-1 draw with Serbia.
Scolari has been given a four-match ban by Uefa, and been fined
12,000 euros (£8,400), for the assault on Dragutinovic.
