Sign up now!“You don’t do a documentary with a guy who wins nothing,” parps José Mourinho during the trailer for his

José Mourinho has opened up about his upcoming Netflix documentary, making bold claims about his trophy-winning credentials during the project's trailer reveal. The Portuguese manager famously stated, "You don't do a documentary with a guy who wins nothing," yet his recent silverware collection tells a different story. Since 2017, Mourinho's only major trophy came with AS Roma in the 2021-22 season when he guided the Giallorossi to victory in the UEFA Conference League—a competition created just two years prior. His subsequent managerial positions at Tottenham Hotspur, Fenerbahçe, and SL Benfica have yielded no trophies, marking a significant drought for a manager who previously accumulated 25 major titles across Chelsea, Inter Milan, and Real Madrid.

The timing of Mourinho's documentary release comes amid widespread speculation about his next career move, with Real Madrid reportedly considering a managerial change. Mourinho's track record in Spain is formidable—during his four seasons with Madrid from 2010 to 2013, he won two La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey, and finished second in the Champions League final. However, his recent trophy drought contrasts sharply with his earlier dominance, where he won the Premier League thrice with Chelsea and guided Inter Milan to an unprecedented Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Champions League treble in 2010. At 61 years old, the former Chelsea manager faces questions about whether his documentary narrative of consistent winning remains credible given his struggles over the past half-decade.

The documentary's release strategy suggests Netflix and Mourinho's representatives are positioning him as a comeback story rather than a declining force in football. Industry observers note that self-produced sports documentaries often serve dual purposes: entertainment and career rehabilitation. With Mourinho's last silverware arriving nearly three years ago and his managerial positions becoming increasingly challenging, the project appears designed to remind audiences of his historical achievements while he pursues his next opportunity. Real Madrid, Manchester United, and several other elite clubs continue monitoring his availability as managerial vacancies emerge across Europe's top leagues this season.