José Mourinho meets with the president of Newcastle in Saudi Arabia and reveals when he would return to direct

José Mourinho attracted attention at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix with a brief meeting with a potential employer.

The recently fired Roma The manager has been in the Middle East enjoying some time off from football, first watching Anthony Joshua knocked out Francis Ngannou.

Just one day later, he arrived at the Jeddah Corniche circuit for Saturday's race. Formula 1 Big prize.

Lucky enough to appear on the grid before the race, former Chelsea, manchester united and the Tottenham coach had beIN Sports cameras following his movements.

One in particular caught the eye: the Portuguese stopped to shake the hand of Newcastle president Yasir al-Rumayyan.

Al-Rumayyan has become a recognizable face for Premier League fans, and his role as governor of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) means he spends a lot of time at St. James' Park.

Some of that time may have been spent considering what to do in the dugout.

After a stellar campaign last season under Eddie Howe where the Magpies finished in the top four and reached the League Cup final, this season has been much more complicated.

Newcastle have been struggling in mid-table this season while their return to European football was short-lived, finishing fourth in the Champions League group.

Howe has found himself under pressure, and that can only increase with Mourinho's availability.

Newcastle owners are said to be big fans of the treble Inter de Milan coach and his star status, and Mourinho is eager to get back to work.

Speaking at the Grand Prix, he said: “I'm not in rest mode, I want to work. I just don't want to make the wrong decision.”

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“I have to wait for the right one and the one who motivates me. If I could work tomorrow, I would work tomorrow.

“I hope (to return to coaching soon). Roma were great to reach two European finals in two years and that is difficult. But now I have to wait for the right opportunity. I want to work tomorrow if possible, but I don't.” “I don't want to make the wrong decision.”

Regularly linked with NaplesAs well as returning to Chelsea, Mourinho and Al-Rumayyan could find themselves discussing a different role.

PIF also owns four of the best teams in the Saudi Pro League: Al Ittihad, Al Nassr, Al Hilal and Al Ahli.

Speaking recently about the big spending league, the 60-year-old commented: “I will go to Saudi Arabia in some free time, but I am convinced that I will work there. I don't know when, but I'm pretty sure of it.

“No one knows the future, but I will definitely do this (work in Saudi Arabia).”