Brazil Eye Mourinho As Tite’s Replacement After World Cup Failure

• Jose Mourinho has emerged as a strong favourite to take over Brazil's hot seat after yet another World Cup disappointment
• The five-time World Cup winners exited the Qatar tournament at the quarter-final stage forcing Tite to resign
• Carlo Ancelotti was reportedly the first option but the Real Madrid head coach was keen to stay in Europe

Brazil have reportedly opened talks with Jose Mourinho to become their next head coach following Tite's exit.

Tite resigned after Brazil fell to a shock quarter-final exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar at the hands of Croatia. Brazil's star-studded squad had been expected to go all the way and lift a record sixth crown.

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti was the first option but he snubbed that role to remain in Europe leaving Brazil's chiefs to look elsewhere.

Daily Mail reports that Brazil FA President Ednaldo Rodrigues has opened talks with Mourinho's representative Jorge Mendes to inquire about the availability of the AS Roma boss.

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When he was at Manchester United, the veteran manager admitted that managing Brazil would be exciting.

"I think following Manchester United I need an easier job than Manchester United, and coaching the Brazilian team should be more difficult.

'Obviously, it would be exciting, any coach wants to work with the best clubs and with the best. The Brazilian team is obviously a leader of success, obviously with talent, no matter what the generation, talent always appears."

Portugal interested in Mourinho services

At the same time, Portugal might have a genuine shot at success if they end up capturing Jose Mourinho’s services, following the departure of Fernando Santos.

Sports Brief reported that Santos’ exit was confirmed on Thursday, December 15, with his last match as Portugal boss being the painful 1-0 defeat to Morocco in the World Cup quarter-final.

Four years ago, the European powerhouses were knocked out of the Mundial in the last 16, and also exited in the same stage at Euro 2020. Reports in Italy have since emerged claiming that the Portuguese FA consider Mourinho - currently at AS Roma - as a top contender for the vacant job.