Jose Mourinho's appointment at Tottenham has got the approval of Jose Bosingwa, who said "football needs" the old Chelsea boss.
Spurs replaced Mauricio Pochettino with Mourinho last month and the Portuguese has guided the club to four wins out of five since taking the reins, while they have moved up to sixth in the Premier League.
Mourinho, who had been out of work since being sacked by Manchester United last December, was a surprise appointment by Spurs, having previously said he would "not take the job" with Tottenham due to his Chelsea connections.
However, Bosingwa, who played under Mourinho at Porto, is glad to see his former coach back in work and off to a flying start on his return to London.
Bosingwa, speaking on behalf of the UEFA Champions League Trophy Tour driven by Nissan, told Omnisport: "I think football needs Mourinho. I'm happy he came back.
"I hope he will do a good job because he's one of the best managers in the world, so for sure he will do a great job."
Bosingwa was part of Mourinho's Champions League-winning side in 2003-04 and the full-back won Europe's premier club competition again in 2011-12 with Chelsea.
Success has proved more elusive for Tottenham, though, with the 2007-08 EFL Cup the most recent trophy the north London side won.
Asked whether Mourinho could end that wait for silverware, former Portugal international Bosingwa replied: "Tottenham have a good squad, maybe one of the best squads in the Premier League.
"It's not easy [to win trophies] but I hope he does."
Tottenham's rivals Arsenal are currently looking for a new head coach after sacking Unai Emery last month.
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo is one of those to have been linked with the vacancy and Bosingwa believes his compatriot has earned a shot at a top club.
"I think he deserves [this], the next two or three years," Bosingwa said.
"He's doing very well with his team now, so he deserves [this]. Let's see what will happen."
Dreamzx
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why not...I am a Madrid fan NAD Man u fan.....but after jose arrival Spurs also included with RMA & Man U
Wooow you share the same agenda of me , the Jose love
zozclorstu
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Mourinho is the finest coach to watch in the world. He’s the GOAT of all coaches. Let’s wait and see.
why not...I am a Madrid fan NAD Man u fan.....but after jose arrival Spurs also included with RMA & Man U
Dreamzx
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Mourinho is the finest coach to watch in the world. He’s the GOAT of all coaches. Let’s wait and see.
Actually I am Unitedly fun but the love for Jose has made me join Spur for a while
zozclorstu
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Thanks mate
wlc ....l hope that your team play UCL final with us
Dreamzx
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Mourinho is the finest coach to watch in the world. He’s the GOAT of all coaches. Let’s wait and see.
Now you believe in Jose ?
Cebbekns
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Mourinho is the finest coach to watch in the world. He’s the GOAT of all coaches. Let’s wait and see.
Thanks mate
zozclorstu
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Mourinho is the finest coach to watch in the world. He’s the GOAT of all coaches. Let’s wait and see.
greatest of all time ( Goat)
Cebbekns
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Mourinho is the finest coach to watch in the world. He’s the GOAT of all coaches. Let’s wait and see.
what's the meaning of goat, pls. ths
Divinepress
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in fact I started watching football again because of him . none of any team or players got me excited than Jose humble assessment of teams and how tactical he is
Dreamzx
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Mourinho is the finest coach to watch in the world. He’s the GOAT of all coaches. Let’s wait and see.
Biecklmnr
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You are right Bosingwa, football needs real coaches like Mourinho unlike klopp even the book makers find it difficulty to write a story because of un brushed teeth.