Jose Mourinho open to big Scottish football job

"Why not"

Jose Mourinho has said he is open to the idea of managing in the Scottish Premiership at some stage in the future.

The Portuguese boss is currently in charge at Turkish club Fenerbahce, who face Barry Ferguson's Rangers this evening in the last 16 of the Europa League.

The 62-year-old - who has managed the likes of Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Man United, and Spurs - even mentioned that he is still thanked by Rangers fans for defeating Celtic in the 2003 UEFA Cup final while boss of Porto.

But despite being revered by Gers fans, he did not rule out managing their Old Firm rivals either.

When asked would a job in Scotland interest him, Mourinho answered: "In this moment, no, because I have a job.

"It's a job that motivates me and demands loyalty. But why not in the future?

"People can say the Scottish league is a league of two teams, but it is a league of passion. Passion in football is everything.

"To play in empty stadiums and competitions where there is not that fire of the passion does not make any sense.

"Celtic and Rangers are two big clubs with incredible history also in Europe. I have lots of respect. They are big clubs with big fan bases, expectations.

"Celtic has a fantastic coach in Brendan Rodgers. Rangers has Ferguson now and I am not searching for a new job."