Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho returns to Chelsea

The Premier League will welcome back one of its most charismatic managers when Jose Mourinho returns next season.

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Jose Mourinho's first interview: 'Now I am one of you'

Jose Mourinho has given his first interview via Chelsea FC's YouTube channel.

He was asked whether he would repeat the promise he made when he first came to the club - to bring 'quality, love, work, passion and success'.

He replied: "It's exactly the same message, but now I can say I am one of you, and that makes a little bit of a difference. In my career I have two great passions in football, Inter and Chelsea. Chelsea is more than important for me."

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Jose Mourinho – key honours

The 50-year-old is one of the most decorated managers in the game, although he had a frustrating three years in Spain.

He will be targeting a Champions League win with Chelsea, having already won all the domestic honours with the Blues.

Main honours

  • Porto: Champions League, Uefa Cup, two domestic league titles, one domestic cup
  • Chelsea: Two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and two League Cups
  • Inter Milan: Champions League, two domestic league titles, one domestic cup
  • Real Madrid: One domestic league title, one domestic cup
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Mourinho to be presented next week

Jose Mourinho is returning to England. Credit: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Jose Mourinho will be presented to the media in a news conference next Monday, Chelsea have announced.

The Portuguese coach is returning six years after his first stint at Stamford Bridge and brings with him three coaching staff: Rui Faria, Silvino Louro and Jose Morais.

He has managed Inter Milan and Real Madrid since leaving the Premier League.

Read more reaction to his appointment at ITV Football

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Chelsea chief executive 'delighted' by Mourinho return

Ron Gourlay, Chelsea's chief executive, said Jose Mourinho was the man to move the club forward.

I am delighted to welcome Jose back to Chelsea. His continued success, drive and ambition made him the outstanding candidate.

It is our aim to keep the club moving forward to achieve greater success in the future and Jose is our number one choice as we believe he is the right manager to do just that.

He was and remains a hugely popular figure at the club and everyone here looks forward to working with him again.

– Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay

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Prince Harry gives Queen Chelsea tour

Prince Harry at Chelsea flower show
Royal day out at Chelsea Flower Show Credit: Geoff Pugh/PA Wire/Press Association Images

It was a family affair today as Prince Harry showed the Queen around his charity Sentebale's garden at the Chelsea Flower Show.

The prince welcomed his grandmother into the garden moments after also giving the Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall and Duke of Edinburgh a guided tour.

Queen visits Chelsea Flower Show
Royal day out at Chelsea Flower Show Credit: Geoff Pugh/PA Wire/Press Association Images

Is Mourinho about to leave Real Madrid?

Jose Mourinho has appeared unhappy at Madrid this season. Credit: Reuters

Real Madrid have announced they will hold a press conference this evening where they are expected to announce that their manager Jose Mourinho is leaving. If so, that would leave him free to return to Chelsea when the reign of interim manager Rafael Benitez comes to an end.

Mourinho has found things difficult at Real this season - he was sent to the stands on Friday as Real lost the Spanish cup final - and he mentioned Chelsea in a press conference when he was asked about his future destination.

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