Details Emerge on How Plot to Have Mourinho Return to Chelsea for the Third Time Collapsed

• A Chelsea director reportedly reached out to Jose Mourinho to gauge his interest in taking charge at Stamford Bridge
• However, Mourinho is said to have turned down the opportunity to manage the Blues for the third time in his career
• The former Manchester United boss is currently in the books of Roma, where he has enjoyed considerable success since he joined them in 2021

Details have emerged on how efforts to have Jose Mourinho make a stunning return to Chelsea for the third time as manager collapsed.

Mourinho is held in high regard at Stamford Bridge, thanks to his illustrious stint with the west Londoners across two spells.

The legendary Portuguese boss won three Premier League titles during the two spells, with two of those coming during his first stint between 2004 and 2007.

He went on to win his third when he returned from Real Madrid in 2015 - but it was not enough to help him keep his job at the club.

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The 60-year-old was subsequently appointed Manchester United boss, where he spent three years before he joined Tottenham Hotspur.

Chelsea wanted Mourinho

It has now emerged that Chelsea were looking to have Mourinho for the third time at Stamford Bridge amid their search for Graham Potter's successor.

The Blues are currently in the market for a substantive manager to replace Potter, who was recently shown the door after just seven months at the helm.

According to The Mirror, an unnamed Chelsea director contacted Mourinho to gauge his interest in a potential return to Stamford Bridge.

However, Football Italia claims the Roma boss rebuffed the attempts, with the Portuguese allegedly making it clear that he had no interest in a third spell at Chelsea.

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The development comes at a time the 2021 Champions League winners are said to be closing in on a deal to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as their next boss.

When Mourinho cried after defeat

Sports Brief has also reported that Mourinho has only ever cried once in his managerial career.

The legendary Portuguese boss has enjoyed highs and lows throughout his illustrious career that has seen him take charge of some of the world's best teams.

The Portuguese tactician revealed he has cried only once after a defeat in his managerial career. This was back in 2012 when he watched his side crash out of the UEFA Champions League in the semi-final stage.