‘We have to be lucky to still be here!’ – Jose Mourinho mocks Man City trial while opening up on Real Madrid & referee scandals
In a final reflection on the modern game, Mourinho lamented the changing landscape of football coaching. He observed that the era of the long-term ‘career coach’ is fading, replaced by a faster, more volatile cycle of appointments. He contrasted his current surroundings with his early days attending UEFA meetings alongside legendary figures like Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger.
‘Today the career of a coach is much shorter; they arrive fast and they leave fast. That prototype of a career coach no longer exists as much,’ he remarked. Despite the shifts in the industry and the massive expansion of backroom staff, Mourinho insists his fundamental approach remains the same. He concluded by asserting that while football undergoes constant transformation, his professional identity is permanent, stating: ‘The DNA does not change. Many things can change, but the DNA does not.’
