Despite Real Madrid's current winning mentality under the tutelage of Jose Mourinho, media speculation over his future remains rife, and while 'the Special One' may love the attention, fans are left wondering where the Portuguese coach will end up next season.
A vast array of teams are undergoing managerial reshuffles at the moment, and given his almost immediate success at every team he has worked with, Mourinho's name tends to be associated with Europe's top jobs on a regular basis.
The likes of Roma and Bayern Munich will require major rebuilding jobs, while Manchester City's billions could prove too tempting to turn down.
Manchester United isn't out of the question, especially if Sir Alex Ferguson achieves his long-held ambition of knocking Liverpool well and truly off their perch by eclipsing their league titles record, and a return to former club Chelsea could even be on the cards.
Weighing up the options, Goal.com looks at the possible destinations for Mourinho, come the start of next season...
A vast array of teams are undergoing managerial reshuffles at the moment, and given his almost immediate success at every team he has worked with, Mourinho's name tends to be associated with Europe's top jobs on a regular basis.
The likes of Roma and Bayern Munich will require major rebuilding jobs, while Manchester City's billions could prove too tempting to turn down.
Manchester United isn't out of the question, especially if Sir Alex Ferguson achieves his long-held ambition of knocking Liverpool well and truly off their perch by eclipsing their league titles record, and a return to former club Chelsea could even be on the cards.
Weighing up the options, Goal.com looks at the possible destinations for Mourinho, come the start of next season...
Is there a special club for the Special One? | Mourinho mulls over his next move
 Real Madrid | Perhaps the most obvious option, Mourinho's current club are having one of the best seasons in their history in terms of results. Despite the incredible success, Barcelona are still touted as "the best team in the world", a title Mourinho will no doubt look to pilfer for the Spanish giants. With so many world-class players at his disposal, why would Mourinho want to leave the Bernabeu? Well, Jorge Valdano's continuing presence as general director could cloud the issue, with the pair seemingly at war behind the scenes and the Bernabeu doesn't appear big enough for both of their egos. |
 Inter | As Rafael Benitez's tenure at the Italian club began to go south, there was one word on every Nerazzurri fan's lips: Mourinho. 'The Special One' had only been gone a few months, and his treble-winning club had been reduced to mid-table strugglers. However, since former AC Milan boss Leonardo took over, Inter are now two points off the top, meaning the reigning Italian champions will likely stick with the Brazilian. |
 Roma | Falling apart at the seams domestically and in Europe, 2010-11 has been a truly disastrous year for Roma - but there is light at the end of the tunnel. The fallen Italian giants are now on the cusp of new ownership, from individuals who will have a vision of success for their latest acquisition. The capital club will need a new coach to rebuild - could Mourinho be the man to do it? |
 Man City | Long has Mourinho claimed that he will return to the Premier League, and with Roberto Mancini looking likely to be on his way out of the exit door in the summer, the Portuguese coach may be enticed to a club with a limitless transfer budget and plenty of top-class talent. |
 Chelsea | While Mourinho may be a constant source of media gold with his controversial opinions and slick quips, he is not one for burning bridges (no pun intended) with his former clubs. Choosing a Premier League team other than Chelsea would be an affront to Blues fans that he may want to avoid, and with Carlo Ancelotti's performance being 'reviewed' by the Chelsea board at the end of the season, Mourinho may find himself more than welcome at Stamford Bridge. |
 Man Utd | For long now has Mourinho been endorsed as the natural heir to Sir Alex Ferguson due to his success and adaptability. While the Scot has built an unrivalled legacy at Old Trafford of such renown that he has even put off retiring to preserve it, Red Devils fans and the board members themselves will no doubt be looking at Mourinho as Fergie's possible successor, and the key to sustained success at the club. |
 Bayern Munich | When you think of successful German clubs, the first name that springs to mind is Bayern Munich, but this season hasn't been a good one for the giants of the Bundesliga. They have failed drastically to dominate the league and have been dumped out of Europe. Add that to a team of players with no inspiration or direction - and one of the most rickety defensive lines in Europe - and you get a team in desperate need of a coach with vision, something that Mourinho could provide. |
 | A much less likely destination, Mourinho could find himself at the helm of Portugal to guide them towards Euro 2012 glory. Perhaps not, as Paulo Bento has been performing well since taking over from Carlos Queiroz, but Mourinho has said before that he would love to coach his national side eventually, so the Seleccao may well be graced with his presence at some time in the future. |
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