He emphasized that he does not want to manage in Portugal just for the sake of a comfortable retirement or for the final years of his career. Instead, he wants to be at the height of his career, both physically and mentally strong. He feels that this will give him the best chance to make a positive impact on the team.

Mourinho has been away from Portugal since 2004, and he believes that his country would expect him to manage the national team. He sees managing Portugal in a World Cup as his destiny, and he is eager to make it happen.

He has already turned down the chance to coach Portugal twice, but he may reconsider if the opportunity arises again, especially as the 2030 World Cup approaches. He wants to make his first international managerial experience with the Portuguese national team, and then he can consider other opportunities.