"Exclusive: Jose Mourinho's urgent call with Chelsea chief triggers a potential move from Roma - Here's what we know

Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly interested in discussing his future with AS Roma after an approach from a senior Chelsea official. The Portuguese tactician was strongly linked with a return to Stamford Bridge for a third stint in charge of the club but declined their offer, choosing instead to seek clarity on his future with Roma. Mourinho wants to hold talks with his superiors at Roma before making any decision regarding his future.

Reports suggest that Chelsea is set to announce the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as their new permanent boss, as the Argentine is believed to have agreed on terms to succeed Graham Potter. The Blues have been conducting an extensive search for their new manager, with co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart in charge of the selection process. Several other candidates, including Julian Nagelsmann and Luis Enrique, have held in-person talks with the Chelsea hierarchy. According to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via Sport Witness, Chelsea had also floated the idea of bringing back Mourinho for another spell in charge. The report adds that an unnamed Chelsea official asked Mourinho to meet him in a secret phone call to discuss the position. Mourinho, however, declined to progress any further with the conversation, opting instead to hold talks with Roma's hierarchy before making any decision. Mourinho's contract with Roma runs until June 2024, and he is yet to sit down with the club for talks regarding a possible extension. Should he choose to leave the Serie A giants, Roma is said to be open to the idea of parting ways with Mourinho. However, the possibility of him moving to Chelsea looks unlikely now that the Blues have seemingly moved on in their search for a new boss. Last year, Mourinho hinted that he could be interested in managing Chelsea for a third time, opening up on his emotional attachment with the club despite two acrimonious exits. "Of course, my English connection is Chelsea, that's the way I see things, as a Chelsea man after two periods of Chelsea and six years," Mourinho told BT Sport. Mourinho has managed Manchester United and Tottenham since leaving Chelsea for the second time. His move to Roma was met with mixed reactions from the Blues' fanbase, but he has been focusing on guiding Roma to a top-four finish in the Serie A. The club is currently in sixth place, battling it out with AC Milan and Inter Milan for a spot in the Champions League. If Paris Saint-Germain does not approach him this summer, Mourinho may even consider staying at the Stadio Olimpico. The French champions could sack under-fire coach Christophe Galtier due to the club's poor form in Ligue 1, opening up the possibility of Mourinho taking over. In conclusion, Mourinho's future at AS Roma remains uncertain amidst reports of an approach from Chelsea. The Portuguese manager, however, is keen to discuss his future with Roma before making any decision regarding his next move. With Roma battling to secure Champions League qualification, Mourinho's focus remains on guiding the team to a top-four finish in the Serie A. Send a message.