Mourinho Open To Managing In Scotland

Fenerbahce boss, Jose Mourinho says managing in Scotland appeals to him.

Mourinho, who is preparing to face Rangers in the last 16 of the Europa League, is attracted by the passion of Scottish football.

He is content with life in Turkey but did not rule out the prospect of taking over at Celtic Park or Ibrox one day when asked if working in Scotland would interest him.

“In this moment, no, because I have a job,” the 62-year-old told a media conference before the first leg against Barry Ferguson’s side in Istanbul.

“It’s a job that motivates me and demands loyalty. But why not in the future?

“People can say the Scottish league is a league of two teams, but it is a league of passion. Passion in football is everything.

“To play in empty stadiums and competitions where there is not that fire of the passion does not make any sense”.

Mourinho is looking forward to facing Ferguson as the interim Ibrox boss prepares for his first European tie – and suggested his side have a tougher task than if Philippe Clement was still in charge.

The Belgian criticised Mourinho’s style of football when the draw was made.