‘Jose Mourinho far more likely to be next Rangers manager than Rafael Benitez’
Rangers are on the hunt for a new permanent manager and two former Champions League winners could be in their sights to fill that void.
The Gers parted ways with Philippe Clement after a period of disappointment, with the Belgian coach having issued a farewell message to Rangers fans to share his personal disappointment.
Barry Ferguson has taken charge of the club on a temporary basis until the end of the season, and while he will likely throw his own name in the hat, he has had a tough start at Ibrox.
Former Aberdeen CEO Keith Hyness revealed to Football Insider that Ferguson might not even make it until the end of the campaign if results and performances do now improve.
Rangers fans have shared their excitement about the possibility of hiring Jose Mourinho after he spoke positively about the Scottish giants in his press conference.
The ‘Special One’ would be a massive coup for Rangers if they were to lure him away from Fenerbahce given his experience of winning trophies, which is what the club desires after trailing Celtic for several years.
| Team | Games Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal Difference | Points |
| 1. Celtic | 29 | 24 | 3 | 2 | +70 | 75 |
| 2. Rangers | 29 | 18 | 5 | 6 | +33 | 59 |
Jose Mourinho might be the more exciting option for Rangers
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson has revealed he believes that Mourinho might be a better option than Rafael Benitez to take on the role.
“I’m not so sure whether he’d a good fit or not,” Robinson told Football Insider.
“I’m not so sure whether he’d get it, I’m not so sure whether he’d get the club.
“Benitez’s last success as a manager was a long time ago, you look at when he went to Everton, it [was a] really strange decision to appoint him there.
“And you look at where he is now as a manager, I’m not so sure that would excite Rangers fans.
“The one that would excite Rangers fans is what we heard today. Jose Mourinho talking in his press conference. He certainly didn’t rule out a move to Rangers.
“Jose Mourinho, he said that he’s loyal to Fenerbahce he’s got a job to do etc etc but he certainly didn’t close the door, in fact, from the way I took it he quite welcomed it.
“There’s more chance of him going there than Rafa Benitez and actually from a Rangers point of view, if I was a Rangers fan I’m looking at that going yeah go on give me Jose let’s see what he can do with this club.
“I just think that he would be a really good fit for Rangers, Rafa Benitez not so much, but Jose I could certainly see that one happening.
“Like I’ve said in the past before the size of Rangers and the size of Celtic when they’re competing in European competition these two football clubs are massive football clubs in Europe.”
Rafael Benitez is being considered as an option at Rangers
According to the Chronicle Live, Benitez is being discussed internally as one of the preferred options to take charge of the club moving forward.
Unlike Mourinho, the former Liverpool boss is out of work which would make the possibility of agreeing a deal slightly easier.
Benitez has been out of work since March 2024 when he parted ways with Celta Vigo, but he does have an impressive track record throughout his career.
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