Arriving from Porto in the summer of 2004, Mourinho tells the English press that he is a "Special One".
Jose Mourinho planning long Chelsea stay
Jose Mourinho assures Chelsea fans that he will remain with the club for "a long time".
Jun 5, 22:48
 Napoli's Edinson Cavani celebrates a goal against Inter May 5, 2013
Jose Mourinho keen to add Edison Cavani
Jose Mourinho will tempt Napoli into selling Edison Cavani for £40m.
Jun 5, 19:05
 Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on the touchline against Getafe on January 27, 2013
Demand for Chelsea tickets rises by 300%?
The demand for Chelsea tickets reportedly rises by 300% following Jose Mourinho's return as manager to Stamford Bridge.
Jun 5, 11:09
 Manchester City's Edin Dzeko celebrates scoring against West Bromwich Albion on May 7, 2013
Chelsea place Edin Dzeko as number one target?
Jose Mourinho reportedly places Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko at the top of his transfer wishlist following his return to Chelsea.
Jun 5, 09:57
 Nani
Monaco's five Premier League targets
Sports Mole assesses five Premier League-based players that are reportedly of interest to French outfit Monaco.
Jun 5, 09:51
 Aitor Karanka
Jose Mourinho's assistant Aitor Karanka refuses Chelsea switch
Jose Mourinho reveals that his assistant Aitor Karanka has opted to stay in Madrid as opposed to joining the Portuguese coach at Chelsea.
Jun 5, 09:44
 Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 200th goal for the club on May 8, 2013
Jose Mourinho: 'Cristiano Ronaldo can't handle criticism'
Jose Mourinho takes a swipe at Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo by saying that he cannot handle criticism.
Jun 5, 09:02
 John Terry celebrates scoring the opener for Chelsea
Monaco to launch £7m bid for Chelsea captain John Terry?
Monaco will reportedly lodge a £7m bid to Chelsea for defender John Terry this summer.
Jun 5, 08:18
 Germany's Andre Schurrle prior the match against Greece on June 22, 2012
Jose Mourinho to discuss Andre Schurrle move
Chelsea will hold talks with Bayer Leverkusen over the transfer of Andre Schurrle on Wednesday.
Jun 5, 07:53
 Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on the touchline against Getafe on January 27, 2013
Tony Cascarino: 'Third place is failure for Jose Mourinho at Chelsea'
Former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino feels that Jose Mourinho will consider a third-place finish in the Premier League next season as "failure".
Jun 5, 03:02
 Wesley Sneijder
Wesley Sneijder admits Jose Mourinho "contact"
Galatasaray midfielder Wesley Sneijder admits that he is still in contact with former boss Jose Mourinho but denies he would move to Chelsea.
Jun 5, 00:31
 Chelsea's Michael Ballack speaks to coach Jose Mourinho on November 21, 2006
Michael Ballack backs Jose Mourinho Chelsea return
Michael Ballack says that Jose Mourinho's return to Chelsea is a good move for both parties.
Jun 4, 20:25
 West Brom's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring against Swansea City on March 9, 2013
Jose Mourinho facing Romelu Lukaku battle
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly facing a battle to keep striker Romelu Lukaku at the club for the new Premier League campaign.
Jun 4, 17:37
 Real's Sergio Ramos is congratulated by team mates Karim Benzema after scoring his team's second against Dortmund on April 30, 2013
Sergio Ramos wants Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid
Real Madrid vice-captain Sergio Ramos wants Paris Saint-Germain's Carlo Ancelotti to become the new boss of the Spanish club.
Jun 4, 17:13
 Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Jose Mourinho plays down spending talk
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho plays down speculation that he will spend big this summer following his return to the club.
Jun 4, 16:35
 Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho prior to kick-off against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on April 30, 2013
Alexei Smertin: 'Jose Mourinho to target Champions League'
Former Chelsea midfielder Alexei Smertin believes that Jose Mourinho's priority will be to win the Champions League following his return to the club.
Jun 4, 15:39
 Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
David Luiz odds-on to leave Chelsea
William Hill cut the odds of David Luiz leaving Chelsea before the new season starts following the return of Jose Mourinho.
Jun 4, 15:22
 Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Copa del Rey Final against Atletico Madrid on May 17, 2013
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo 'leaves nightclub at 7am'
Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly leaves a Portuguese nightclub at 7am after missing Real Madrid's final game of the season.
Jun 4, 11:37
 Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates scoring against Everton on May 19, 2013
Craig Burley expects Jose Mourinho to snub Demba Ba, Fernando Torres
Former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley believes that Jose Mourinho will opt against using Demba Ba or Fernando Torres as his main striker.
Jun 4, 09:39
 Iker Casillas
Real Madrid's Iker Casillas: 'I bear no grudges against Jose Mourinho'
Iker Casillas insists that he holds no grudges against former Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho.
Jun 4, 08:26
 Iker Casillas
Vicente del Bosque bemused by Jose Mourinho's Iker Casillas treatment
Vicente del Bosque says that he does not believe that Iker Casillas deserved to be dropped from Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid team.
Jun 4, 06:44
 Johan Cruyff
Johan Cruyff: 'Jose Mourinho will fail at Chelsea'
Dutch legend Johan Cruyff predicts that Jose Mourinho's second spell at Chelsea will be a failure because of the coach's negative attitude.
Jun 4, 04:26
 Wesley Sneijder
Wesley Sneijder linked with Jose Mourinho reunion at Chelsea
Galatasaray playmaker Wesley Sneijder is linked with a move to Chelsea and reunion with former coach Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge.
Jun 4, 02:42
 But the signing of Cole fails to help the Blues land a third title. Here, he tells the Chelsea fans to keep their chins up after Manchester United regain the trophy in 2007.
Jose Mourinho: 'Time abroad helped me'
Newly-appointed Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho insists that his time in Italy and Spain has made him a better manager.
Jun 3, 17:42
 Goodbye for now - Mourinho's first stint in charge ended after a 1-1 home draw with Rosenborg in the Champions League.
Jose Mourinho: "It was an easy decision"
Jose Mourinho admits that "it was an early decision" to take charge of Chelsea for the second time.
Jun 3, 17:26
 Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho in the stands at Old Trafford to watch his team's Champions League opponents Manchester United play against Everton on February 10, 2013
Jose Mourinho's transfer plans for the summer ahead
Sports Mole looks at the work that lies ahead for Jose Mourinho following his return as manager of Chelsea.
Jun 3, 16:13
 Real Sociedad boss Philippe Montanier on the touchline on March 24, 2012
La Liga awards 2012-2013
Sports Mole hands out its end-of-season awards following the completion of the La Liga season.
Jun 3, 15:10
 Michael Owen of Stoke applauds all corners of the ground after the match against Southampton on May 19, 2013
Michael Owen welcomes Jose Mourinho return
Former England international Michael Owen hails Jose Mourinho's reunion with Chelsea.
Jun 3, 15:08
 But the signing of Cole fails to help the Blues land a third title. Here, he tells the Chelsea fans to keep their chins up after Manchester United regain the trophy in 2007.
Jose Mourinho tells Chelsea fans: "I'm one of you"
Jose Mourinho vows to deliver further success during his second spell as manager of Chelsea.
Jun 3, 14:55
 As well as gaining revenge on Man United during the FA Cup final - his final trophy.
Video: Jose Mourinho's first interview since Chelsea reappointment
Watch Jose Mourinho's first interview since his return to Chelsea with the club's television channel.
Jun 3, 14:45
 A second Premier League title was won just 12 months later.
In Pictures: Jose Mourinho's first spell at Chelsea
Sports Mole looks back over Jose Mourinho's first spell as Chelsea manager with a series of pictures.
Jun 3, 14:26
 Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho prior to kick-off against Manchester United in the Champions League on March 5, 2013
Pat Nevin: "Tougher" for Jose Mourinho this time
Pat Nevin feels that Jose Mourinho will find it harder to win trophies at Chelsea this time around.
Jun 3, 13:48
 Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Copa del Rey Final against Atletico Madrid on May 17, 2013
Sports Mole's La Liga team of the season
Sports Mole selects its 11 star performers in La Liga following another pulsating season of Spanish action.
Jun 3, 13:45
 Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho prior to kick-off against Manchester United in the Champions League on March 5, 2013
Chelsea confirm Jose Mourinho return
Jose Mourinho signs a four-year contract to take charge of Chelsea for a second time.
Jun 3, 13:05
 Real boss Jose Mourinho complains to photographers as they surround him in the dugout during the start of the match against Osasuna on June 1, 2013
Top 10 Jose Mourinho quotes
With Jose Mourinho nearing a return to Chelsea, Sports Mole looks back over some of the Portuguese manager's best quotes.
Jun 3, 11:23
 Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
Five replacements for David Luiz
We look at five centre-backs who could fill David Luiz's void at Chelsea, should the Brazilian defender join Barcelona.
Jun 3, 09:50
 Chelsea's David Luiz takes a penalty on December 5, 2012
Chelsea 'to sell David Luiz to Barcelona for £30m'
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to sell David Luiz to Barcelona for £30m due to Jose Mourinho's unwillingness to keep the defender.
Jun 3, 08:43
 Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho during the match against Valladolid on May 4, 2013
Arjen Robben: 'Jose Mourinho will help Chelsea rule England'
Arjen Robben says that Jose Mourinho can make Chelsea the best team in England.
Jun 3, 05:55
 Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho in the stands at Old Trafford to watch his team's Champions League opponents Manchester United play against Everton on February 10, 2013
Jose Mourinho confirms Chelsea return
Jose Mourinho tells a Spanish television show that he expects to be confirmed as the new Chelsea manager later this week.
Jun 3, 00:10
 Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho prior to kick-off against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on April 30, 2013
Ricardo Carvalho: 'Jose Mourinho can win title in first year with Chelsea'
Former Real Madrid defender Ricardo Carvalho insists that Jose Mourinho can lead Chelsea to the Premier League title in his first season back at the club.
Jun 2, 17:16
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