Jose Mourinho has disclosed that he declined the opportunity to take on the England job in 2007, prior to Fabio Capello’s appointment. This revelation was made during an interview on Rio Ferdinand’s YouTube channel, FIVE, where Mourinho was asked to share his thoughts on the ongoing debate surrounding Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, and Paul Scholes. In response, Mourinho stated that he had the chance to coach the national team but opted against it, as he did not find the prospect of managing a national team enjoyable. Ultimately, Capello was chosen for the role. Mourinho has frequently been linked with the England job and is once again being considered as a potential replacement for Gareth Southgate following the Euros. Currently without a position after his dismissal from AS Roma, Mourinho has already attracted interest from various clubs, including Newcastle, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich. A recent report from BILD even suggests that Mourinho himself is keen on managing Bayern and has begun preparing for the possibility. There have also been reports of a potential move to the Saudi Pro League, with the Saudis expressing a strong desire to bring him to the country, which would greatly enhance their brand image. However, Mourinho turned down a lucrative offer from Al-Shabab in January, as he prefers to continue managing in Europe.
According to the Source caughtoffside.com