Bankrolled by Russian owner Roman Abramovich, Mourinho previously led Chelsea to back-to-back league titles in 2005 and 2006. However, the financial landscape has shifted, with Uefa pushing for clubs to move towards breaking even or potentially facing exclusion from competitions like the Champions League. Mourinho emphasized the importance of working closely with the board on financial matters and taking a different approach to player recruitment and youth development. Chelsea's recent signing of winger Andre Schuerrle marked their first move since Mourinho's return, with the manager stressing the significance of Champions League qualification for the club's stability and compliance with Financial Fair Play regulations.