Roma manager Jose Mourinho has expressed his admiration for Eddie Howe

Roma manager Jose Mourinho has expressed his admiration for Eddie Howe, the current boss of Newcastle United, praising the job Howe has been doing with the Magpies in recent games. Mourinho, a former manager of Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham, commended Howe for his outstanding performance this season on The Obi One Podcast.

Despite Mourinho’s illustrious career and his status as one of the greatest managers in football history, he genuinely acknowledged Howe’s achievements, describing his work at Newcastle as “amazing.” Mourinho, known for his candid remarks, also mentioned that he was relieved not to be the Newcastle manager during the game against PSG, where the French team received a controversial last-minute penalty that led to Newcastle’s elimination from European competition.

 

 

Mourinho, who has been linked to the Newcastle job in the past, especially after the Saudi-backed takeover, has a strong connection to the club due to his association with Sir Bobby Robson. While there were rumors of high-profile managers being considered for Newcastle, Mourinho has often been mentioned as a potential candidate.

The 60-year-old Portuguese manager, known for his winning mentality, acknowledged that he was not jealous of Howe’s position against PSG but did not rule out the possibility of considering the Newcastle role in the future. Despite the belief that Newcastle might need an elite manager after Howe, Mourinho’s controversial reputation and the desire for a stable approach might make his appointment a subject of debate among the club’s ownership.

In summary, Mourinho’s praise for Howe and his connection to Newcastle have kept the speculation about his potential managerial role at the club alive, adding an interesting dynamic to the ongoing success of Eddie Howe at St James’ Park.