Mourinho reaffirms commitment to Roma after Everton links

Former Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has ruled himself out of the running for the vacant Everton job.

The manager's post at Goodison Park is currently occupied by Duncan Ferguson in a caretaker role after Rafael Benitez was sacked following just one win in 13 Premier League games.

Mourinho, who is currently in charge at Roma in Serie A, has moved to confirm his plans to stay with the Giallorossi for the duration of his three year contract.

"In terms of emotion, passion, empathy, of being happy working with Roma, I say I am 11 out of 10," Mourinho said to the press on Thursday.

"I am truly, very, very happy to be at a club where I feel the people trust me. I couldn't be happier than this.

"In football terms, playing to finish between fourth and eighth place is obviously not what I want, but this is a moment of a different project for me and we will be better off next season.

"I won't deny in the first half I did feel frustrated, as our performance was horrible. Having said that, I am happy right now and would not change this Roma project for any other.

"I gave my word for these three years and I will not leave before the three years are up. This is my project too."

Alternative options

It is certainly categoric from Mourinho and Everton are already looking elsewhere for their new boss.

Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard are the two most linked to the role although Roberto Martinez and Fabio Cannavaro have also been touted for the job.