Jose Mourinho reveals he is prepared to wait for 'the right move' amid speculation over future

Waiting game: Mourinho has been without a club since December 2015
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Sam Long24 February 2016

Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that he is prepared to wait until the end of the season before joining a new club.

The Portuguese tactician left Stamford Bridge in December 2015, just seven months after leading the Blues to their fourth Premier League title.

Mourinho oversaw an unexpected run of poor form at Chelsea and departed with the club languishing in 16th place in the table following a disastrous start to their title defence.

The 53-year-old's stellar reputation remains intact, however, and his managerial future has been a source of constant speculation in recent months.

Mourinho has been linked with both Manchester United and former club Inter Milan but he is adamant he is prepared to bide his time until the summer.

"If I have to return tomorrow, I return tomorrow," he told reporters in Singapore.

"I always feel that it is better to wait and not to rush. It is better to wait for the right moment and the right move.

"I think starting next season with a new club and project is probably the best for me."

Addressing the speculation surroundings his future, Mourinho insisted he is not unhappy to be out of work.

"I read so many different things. One day they say 'yes' and another day they say 'no'.

"One other day they say I'm going to China, another day they say I'm going back to Italy.

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"I go to Milan and people say I'm going back to Inter. I'm here and people probably say I'm going to (the) Singapore national team.

"Every day new things are coming but the reality is I have no job and I am happy not to have a job."

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