In an unexpected development tonight, a Premier League manager has been sacked amid a turbulent season, and Jose Mourinho has been appointed as the successor.

Rio Ferdinand, the Manchester United legend, has shown willingness to entertain the possibility of “The Special One,” Jose Mourinho, managing Newcastle or even taking charge of the England national team. However, Ferdinand acknowledges the unlikeliness of these scenarios coming to fruition.

After leaving Roma with a two-and-a-half-year tenure, where he encountered challenges in Serie A, 60-year-old Jose Mourinho appears ready for a quick return to football. Ongoing discussions with Napoli are reported, along with rumored links to clubs in the Saudi Pro League and potential opportunities in international management.

With an illustrious managerial career, Jose Mourinho has led several top European clubs, including Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur. Notably, he made a return to Chelsea for a second stint, securing three Premier League titles, the FA Cup, and three League Cups.

Rio Ferdinand has expressed personal interest in seeing Mourinho back at Chelsea, with a conditional note that he would prefer Mourinho if Mauricio Pochettino doesn’t excel in his current role. However, Ferdinand believes that Chelsea will likely stick with Pochettino. Exploring alternatives for Mourinho, Ferdinand contemplates the possibility of him fitting well with either Newcastle or even managing the England national team.

Rio Ferdinand expresses a desire to see Mourinho at Newcastle but acknowledges Eddie Howe’s impressive performance as the current manager. However, he doubts the Football Association (FA) appointing Mourinho as the England manager, citing a significant contrast in character and demeanor between him and Gareth Southgate. Ferdinand vividly likens the shift from Southgate to Mourinho as going “from ready salted to vindaloo,” emphasizing the extreme difference in styles. He concludes that such a drastic change is not anticipated within the FA, highlighting the unpredictability of football managerial appointments.