Monaco's attempts to appoint Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho as their new coach appear to have ended due to financial reasons.
A shareholder in Ligue 1 side
Monaco says they
attempted to hire Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho
but
were put off by the financial demands of the
Premier League club.
Mourinho's future at Stamford Bridge appears far
from clear following a dismal start to their title defence, with reports
suggesting the Portuguese could leave if results do not pick up.
The former Real Madrid and Inter coach remained
defiant on Tuesday amid suggestions of disharmony in the dressing room
with Monaco's attempts to bring him to the principality having seemingly
fallen down.
Minority shareholder Alessandro Proto confirmed
in a statement to Spanish news agency EFE: "We offered 50 million to
have the coach immediately.
"But the request was 100m and that figure seems exaggerated."
Monaco are currently coached by Leonardo Jardim and sit sixth in the French top flight.
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