José Mourinho Hints at Future Interest in Managing Celtic or Rangers

The Fenerbahce coach, preparing for a Europa League clash with Rangers, praises the passion of Scottish football but remains committed to his current role.

• José Mourinho expressed openness to managing Celtic or Rangers in the future, citing the passion and fervor of Scottish football as a major draw.
• The Fenerbahce coach emphasized his current loyalty to the Turkish club, where he is nine months into a two-year contract and preparing for a Europa League round-of-16 match against Rangers.
• Mourinho praised Barry Ferguson, Rangers' interim manager, as a pragmatic leader who could make the team more challenging to face than under former coach Philippe Clement.
• Reflecting on his career, Mourinho acknowledged the influence of Scotland's coaching programs on his development and shared fond memories of his early managerial milestones tied to Scottish football.
• Fenerbahce remain unbeaten in 18 matches since December, with Mourinho aiming to secure the club’s first European final and his 27th major trophy.

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