What he really wants is to boss Palace.
While Chelsea's top brass debate whether to keep their ultra-successful manager, the Eagles are busy planning next season's trips to Blackpool, Scunthorpe and Barnsley. And it's a schedule Mourinho would happily take on, if it meant he could stay in London.
"London is perfect. My family is happy living here," Mourinho said at the launch of the Olympic 2012 logo. "So although you can never predict what will happen in football, I would like to be in London by 2012.
"If it is not working at Chelsea, then Crystal Palace or somebody else," he added, without a hint of irony.
So there you have it. After the Blues, the next club that instantly springs to Jose's mind is the mighty Palace.
Indeed, he had trouble remembering the names of any of the capital's lesser clubs.
"How many big clubs are in the city?" Jose pondered. "How many Premiership clubs are in the city?
Understandable, really. It's easy to forget about the likes of Arsenal and Spurs when you spot the chance to take the helm of a truly great club.
Welcome to Croyd…er, London, Jose. We'll see you soon.