Roma manager Jose Mourinho has been offered a lucrative two-year deal worth over £100 million to coach Saudi Arabia, potentially becoming the highest-paid manager ever, while Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo’s club, is also interested in him as their current manager’s departure looms.

However, Mourinho’s future at Roma has been uncertain due to disputes over transfers and performance frustrations, and he has now been directly approached by Saudi Arabia’s ‘top management’ with a deal that includes £52 million (€60m) per year and options for contract termination or extension until 2026, the year of the North American World Cup, as per Corriere dello Sport.

Mourinho, a renowned and experienced football manager, joined Roma in 2021 and currently has a contract with the Serie A giants until 2024. However, with reported disputes over transfer decisions and frustrations with the team’s performance this season, his tenure at Roma has been uncertain.

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The latest offer from Saudi Arabia, with a staggering sum of over £100 million for a two-year deal, would make Mourinho the highest-paid manager in the history of football. The offer also includes options for him to terminate the contract at the end of the first season or extend it until 2026, which coincides with the North American World Cup.

Al-Nassr, the club where Cristiano Ronaldo currently plays, is also reportedly interested in Mourinho as their current manager, Rudi Garcia, is expected to leave at the end of the season. This adds another layer of intrigue to Mourinho’s potential career move.

The news of Mourinho’s potential departure from Roma and the lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia has garnered attention in the football world, with fans and pundits speculating on the potential outcome. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds and what decision Mourinho ultimately makes regarding his future as a football manager.