Jose Mourinho used his page in the Chelsea matchday programme to thank his son for supporting him on their return to Stamford Bridge this season.
In a heartfelt note, the 51-year-old opted against a review of the Blues disappointing Champions League semi-final defeat to Atletico Madrid in midweek.
The manager’s son, Jose Junior, sits behind the dugout for every game at the Bridge and Mourinho honoured his unwavering backing.
Ahead of Chelsea’s final home game of the season against Norwich, the tribute included a nod to his wife and daughter, cherishing an ‘amazing family’.
He wrote: “I know this space is to communicate with you fans, but one of you is my son.”
“I want to tell him thanks for being with me every second of every match, a few metres behind me, jumping for every goal; hurt by every difficult moment.
“Thank you, kid, for being my kid.
“Every time I look at you, I see you, but I also see your sisters and your mum, both at home but also playing with us, both waiting for us to go home and to be what we are - an amazing family...like the blue family, supporting each other."
