Former Roma manager Jose Mourinho has disclosed that he was presented with the opportunity to manage a national team, but Real Madrid prevented him from pursuing it.

In an interview with TribalFootball, Mourinho revealed that Portugal offered him the job on two occasions, but due to his commitments to club football, he couldn't accept it.

"I had the chance to become the Portugal coach twice. The first time was when I was at Real Madrid, but Florentino [Perez] told me, 'No chance'," Mourinho explained.

"The second opportunity arose during my time at Roma, but I was dismissed a few months later; however, I don't regret it because I am content with the reason."

Mourinho recently expressed his desire to return to coaching during the summer, stating, "I want to work."

Having managed top clubs such as Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Roma, Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham, and FC Porto, Mourinho could have potentially taken on the role of leading his national team.