Mourinho rejects the opportunity to manage Lyon
While Mourinho appreciated the contact, he generously declined the job by clarifying that he is excited about landing another position in the Premier League as his family still lives in England.
French giants Lyon are keen to sign previous Manchester United, Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Inter director Jose Mourinho.
Lyon sacked Sylvinho this week in the wake of a derby loss to Saint-Etienne, an outcome which has left the French side fourteenth in Ligue 1.
Club president Jean-Michel Aulas was in contact with Mourinho and RMC guarantee the previous Manchester United manager was offered the empty director job. Mourinho, be that as it may, dismissed the offer and disclosed to Aulas he means to make his arrival to England.
The previous Chelsea director's family lives in London and Mourinho expects to be based again in England. The news comes hot on the impact points of theory connecting Mourinho to Tottenham.
Mauricio Pochettino's future at the club is hazy after a terrible beginning to the season and some Tottenham players feel their coach is plotting for an exit from the club.
However, The reliable Mohamed Bouhafsi claims that Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas made contact with Mourinho over the most recent 48 hours and the two of them have awesome and friendly relations.
While Mourinho valued the contact, he generously declined the job by clarifying that he is excited about landing another position in the Premier League as his family still lives in England.
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