I also read a newspaper article that described an interview Jose Mourinho gave with a television station in which he said he had contemplated stepping down from Chelsea this season. He said that Chelsea should get more respect as a club but that he would be back next season.
Also he is reported to want 3 new players to sign, including the transfer of Ballack from Bayern Munich. For this to happen 3 players would also be allowed to leave to preserve the 24 man squad.
