Jose Mourinho revealed he rejected an offer from war-torn Syria to become the new coach of its national team.
The Portuguese has been out of a job since December after parting ways with Chelsea just seven months after guiding the Blues to the Premier League title.
While he has reiterated a desire to resume his managerial career next season, Mourinho said he turned down an offer to help Syria qualify for the 2018 World Cup.
"They published on their website the letter they sent to my agent," the 53-year-old told Sky Sports.
"That one I have to say is true, but I have to say in a very special way we said we were not interested in the job."
Mourinho has been heavily tipped to take over from Louis van Gaal at Manchester United next season though he insisted he has no contract with the Red Devils to be its manager next season.
"[Van Gaal] is my friend, I worked with him for a few years," said the Portuguese coach.
"I am always linked with jobs and in the summer I will have a job, but in this moment I can promise you I do not have a contract with any club. I am not in a position to turn [jobs] down, I am in a position to analyse. I am in a position to be open to any club or national team."
While Mourinho says he is open to any jobs, his preference would be to remain in the Premier League.
"I have to be honest, if possible I would prefer a club but I must analyse to see what is best for my career and to be back with everything I have," the 53-year-old said.
"I would prefer [to be in England]. I love the country, I love the football here, my family is very stable and happy. If possible, yes, it would be my first choice."
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