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Return to Italy suits Mourinho, but Roma fans expect

January 25, 2020 Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho before the match Action Images via Reuters

Jose Mourinho and AS Roma seem like a good fit, after the Portuguese was surprisingly named as the club's new coach on Tuesday, but it will be no easy return to management for a manager with a point to prove.

"No break, I am always in football" was the short, sharp response Mourinho gave reporters after his sacking by underperforming Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur 15 days ago but few expected him to be back quite so soon.

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