José Mourinho braced for a bitter parting from Real Madrid. Jose Mourinho; Real Madrid manager hints at summer exit, Jose Mourinho says he may not remain as Real Madrid coach next season and plans to be "where people love me to be". He quoted after the second leg Champions League tie against Dortmund, "I am loved by the fans and the media who treat me in a fair way." The 50-year-old former Chelsea manager saw his side exit the Champions League at the semi-final stage after a 4-3 aggregate defeat by Borussia Dortmund.
The Portuguese has been linked with a move away from Spain and has spoken in the past of a return to England.
After Tuesday's match, he said: "I know in England I am loved. I know I am loved by some clubs, especially one."
But he insisted he would wait until the end of the current campaign before deciding his future.
When asked by ITV if he would be at Real Madrid next season, he responded: "Maybe not."
Questioned where he might go, he replied: "I don't know but I want to be where people love me to be."
He later added that he had not made a decision about his future because he was still under contract with Real Madrid and had "respect" for both the club and its president, Florentino Perez.
