The Portuguese is delighted to have secured a return to management at an "amazing club" sooner than he originally envisaged
Jose Mourinho claims that he never expected to be offered an "incredible project" at Tottenham halfway through the season, or to find himself in such a "perfect situation" following an extended spell away from the game.
Under Mauricio Pochettino, Spurs managed to become top-four regulars, title challengers and Champions League finalists in the space of five seasons.
The Argentine forged a formidable unit capable of mixing it with the elite, but failed to deliver any tangible success in the form of major silverware.