The 60-year-old, who was appointed as Tottenham manager following the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino, was relieved of his duties at the North London club in April 2021 after just 17 months in charge.
To his credit, Mourinho took Spurs from 14th in the Premier League to finish sixth during his first season in charge.
But after crashing out of the Europa League at the last-16 stage – as well as dropping a significant amount of points from winning positions – the Special One was relieved of his duties.
It was a controversial decision from chairman Daniel Levy, as Mourinho had led his team to a League Cup final.
Earlier this year, Mourinho said Spurs remain the only team in his managerial career that he does not have a “deep feeling” for.
Speaking ahead of Roma’s Europa League final against Sevilla, he said: “Look, the reality is — I hope the Tottenham fans don’t get me wrong — but the only club in my career where I still don’t have a deep feeling with is Tottenham.
“Probably because the stadium was empty (during) COVID time. Probably because Mr Levy didn’t let me win a final and win a trophy, but it’s the only one.”
“The most ridiculous one was a club that has an empty trophy room sacks me two days before a final,” he said. “That was the one that was… come on!
“Tottenham have never won for 50 years. I don’t remember when. I am two days before a final and I couldn’t do the final. It’s the one which doesn’t smell well.”
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