Jose Mourinho admits 'emotional connection with Newcastle' but remains committed to Roma

Jose Mourinho worked under legendary Newcastle manager Sir Bobby Robson when the Englishman was in charge at Barcelona, and says that has created a 'connection' with the Magpies fanbase. Mourinho has already been linked with the Newcastle job following the Saudi-led takeover, but has distanced himself from the role as he remains happy at Roma.

Jose Mourinho has admitted to having an 'emotional connection' with Newcastle but says he is 100 per cent committed to his project at Roma.

The Portuguese served under legendary Newcastle manager Sir Bobby Robson when the Englishman was in charge at Barcelona.

And Mourinho - currently in his first season as Roma boss - has already been linked with the Newcastle job, following the Saudi-led consortium's £305m takeover of the club. Steve Bruce remains in charge, but is expected to be sacked under the new ownership.

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Two-time Champions League winner Mourinho has distanced himself from the role.

"On Newcastle, I don't have anything to say. Absolutely nothing to say," said Mourinho ahead of Roma's game against Juventus on Sunday.

Mourinho has enjoyed a good start to life at Roma, winning five of his first seven matches and propelling the club into the top four.

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And he was quick to emphasise his commitment to the project in the Italian capital.

"I am here, I am really happy to be here," he added.

"I am 100 per cent focused on the Roma project, the Friedkin project."

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