Newcastle are on the hunt for a new manager with the news that Rafa Benitez will depart the club at the end of his current contract.
"It is with disappointment that we announce manager Rafael Benitez will leave Newcastle United upon the expiry of his contract on 30th June 2019," Newcastle said on their official website.
"We have worked hard to extend Rafa's contract over a significant period of time, however it has not been - and will not be - possible to reach an agreement with Rafa and his representatives."
The 59-year-old spent over three years in charge at St. James' Park, where he got the club promoted from the Sky Bet Championship and kept them in the Premier League.
Benitez was a popular figure on Tyneside with fans desperate for him to stay, although there will be a new man at the helm in August.
Here, , we look at some of the contenders to replace Benitez.
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The Portuguese is out of work following his sacking by Manchester United last season.
Since then, Mourinho has been doing media work and often appears as a pundit for BeIn Sports European football coverage.
He has stated that he would like to get back into work this summer and a club like Newcastle could appeal to Mourinho.
"I would like to be back in the summer in June for a new club and a new pre-season," he told BeIn Sports.
"I know exactly what I don't want. I know what I want, in terms of not the specific club but the nature of the job, the dimension of the job."
What makes this more interesting is the fact that he spoke highly of Newcastle last summer, saying: "I like to go there.
"I like the feeling of going to Mr Robson’s home. I like that feeling. I like the stadium. I like the atmosphere. They are a good, enthusiastic crowd. I like the Geordies."
Mourinho is no stranger to success with two Champions League medals, three Premier League trophies and success in the Europa League among many other domestic cups.