Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is excited by the prospect of Jose Mourinho returning to the Premier League.
Real Madrid coach Mourinho talked up the prospect this week.
And Redknapp wrote in his column for The Sun: "English football has been the poorer for him having left Chelsea four years ago and we should welcome him back when he comes.
"I have the utmost respect for him as a manager and I can recount a little experience I had with Jose that tells you about the man's personality.
"Back in Easter 2007, I was Portsmouth manager and Mourinho was Chelsea chief - and engaged in one of his many tussles with Manchester United for the title.
"On the Saturday, Pompey beat United 2-1 at Fratton Park. Not long after the game, I got a call from someone claiming to be Mourinho's secretary, asking for my address.
"The following morning, a car turned up and the driver knocked at the door. When I answered, he gave me a big bottle of champagne and an attached note, which read: 'Thanks for the result, Jose'.
"I haven't spoke to him much lately and am not sure if I will speak to him before my Tottenham team take on his Real Madrid side in the Champions League next month.
"But he has the personality to handle the biggest jobs."
