Jose Mourinho's next club?! Second-tier Saudi side target legendary Portuguese coach ahead of promotion

Saudi second-tier club Al-Qadsiah are eyeing a move for Jose Mourinho in the summer as they look to secure promotion to the Saudi Pro League.

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• Saudi side interested in Mourinho
• Last managed Roma in January
• Linked with a move to Benfica

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The legendary Portuguese manager has been without a job since Roma parted ways with him in January. Since then, he has been linked with a move to several clubs and now, according to journalist Ben Jacobs, Saudi Arabian second-division side Al-Qadsiah are reportedly keen on appointing Mourinho as their next boss.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Qadsiah are currently leading the second-tier title race by nine points and are favourites to win the league and secure promotion to the Saudi Pro League. The Aramco-owned club reportedly have big ambitions for the 2024-25 campaign and are accordingly keen on appointing the former Chelsea and Manchester United coach. The 61-year-old is due to meet the club officials in Khobar later this month.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Despite being heavily linked with a move to Benfica, the veteran coach refuted rumours of him heading back to his homeland as he claimed he is not in talks with any Portuguese club.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Al-Qadsiah will aim to secure their promotion to the top division with a win on Sunday as they take on Ohod in an away fixture.