Jose Mourinho is a Portuguese professional football manager and former player who is the manager of Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest managers of all time and is one of the most decorated managers ever.
He is widely known for his unique approach to football, which includes mixing both coaching theory and motivational techniques. José is also known for his unique style and “quirky” comments that he makes to the press as well as his vibrant personality. In 2005, Mourinho was named a Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry, one of the highest honors a Portuguese citizen can receive. The Portuguese Football Federation named him Portuguese Coach of the Century in 2015.
When José was brought on to coach Manchester United in 2016, he was given a contract that would pay him approximately $27 million per year. In December 2018, Manchester bought his contract out for a reported $28 million. Combined with other buyouts, Mourinho has earned around $60 million from various clubs to NOT coach their teams.
