Mourinho: I nearly quit Chelsea job
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Jose Mourinho has admitted he almost quit Chelsea last season because he was so fed up of the constant speculation over his future.
A number of high-profile managers were linked with the Stamford Bridge hotseat last term after Mourinho reportedly fell out with Blues owner Roman Abramovich.
And Mourinho admitted that he might have walked out on the FA Cup winners if he hadn't been in a strong state of mind.
He told The Sun's website: "We reached a ridiculous situation that there were 14 coaches linked to my job last season.
"It was a crazy time and if it hadn't happened in a period when I was in a mature state of mind, I may have ended things at Chelsea."
Mourinho also explained how a restructuring of the club's hierarchy now governed his relationship with Abramovich.
"Right now, I'm the club's coach, Peter Kenyon is the chief executive and there is a board that Roman Abramovich does not sit on.," Mourinho added.
"His position in the club is different and we have to get used to it.
"We are in a situation that has me considering Chelsea's playing staff and Peter directing from a structural and financial point of view - while also including me.
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"Roman Abramovich, as the club owner, has to be informed by Peter about the things that are being done and then says if he agrees or not.
"Peter Kenyon then contacts the agent and tries to reach a deal.
"Finally, he meets with the club owner to keep him informed and if Roman says yes, the deal is done.
"Communication still exists - it is just a different way of working."
