Jose Mourinho apparently offered to resign as Chelsea boss in October |
JOSE MOURINHO offered to resign as Chelsea boss in October, according to reports.
Mourinho was sacked by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich today after a disastrous start to the season.
Former Blues boss Guus Hiddink is the bookmakers' favourite to replace Mourinho, with Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola becoming available in the summer.
And Mourinho, who lashed out at his players, after Chelsea's 2-1 defeat to Leicester on Monday, apparently considered leaving months ago.
Former Blues boss Guus Hiddink is the bookmakers' favourite to replace Mourinho, with Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola becoming available in the summer.
And Mourinho, who lashed out at his players, after Chelsea's 2-1 defeat to Leicester on Monday, apparently considered leaving months ago.
The Daily Mail report the Portuguese tactician was ready to open talks over a financial settlement to seal his exit after losing to West Ham in October.
Andy Carroll's late winner that day saw the Hammers triumph 2-1 at Upton Park, with Mourinho and midfielder Nemanja Matic receiving their marching orders.
Andy Carroll's late winner that day saw the Hammers triumph 2-1 at Upton Park, with Mourinho and midfielder Nemanja Matic receiving their marching orders.
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