Jose Mourinho
MUNICH, Germany – Jose Mourinho would be a good choice to fill the vacant coaching job at Bayern Munich, Franz Beckenbauer said Friday.
But only if he learns German. The Bayern Munich president said the ideal replacement for Ottmar Hitzfeld – who will step down at the end of the season – would be experienced, a polished tactician and German-speaking.
"Why not Mourinho? He could take a language course until the summer," Beckenbauer said. "We need a top guy."
The 44-year-old Mourinho, who left Chelsea in September, led FC Porto to the 2004 Champions League title and Chelsea to Premier League titles in 2005 and 2006.
Beckenbauer, who coached Germany to the 1990 World Cup title, said there were a lot of candidates for the job.
"The only one I can absolutely rule out is myself," he said. "My God, no."
Hitzfeld is one of Europe’s most respected coaches after winning the Champions League title with Bayern in 2001 and Borussia Dortmund in 1997. He was upset by criticism from management in November, leading to his intended departure from the club.
Source: Bayern Munich interested in Mourinho
