Bankrolled by Russian owner Roman Abramovich, Mourinho guided Chelsea to back-to-back league titles in 2005 and 2006 during his previous stint with the English Premier League club. However, the financial landscape has shifted, with Uefa pushing clubs to strive for financial stability or face potential exclusion from competitions like the Champions League. Mourinho emphasized the importance of making sound financial decisions and working closely with the board on financial matters, as well as taking a different approach to managing players on loan and youth development. These sentiments echo Mourinho's recent subdued press conference, where he appeared to distance himself from the bold persona he displayed upon arriving in London in 2004. Chelsea recently signed 22-year-old winger Andre Schuerrle from Bayer Leverkusen for a reported fee of 18 million pounds ($28.22 million), marking their first acquisition since Mourinho's return. Mourinho stressed the significance of qualifying for the Champions League, citing its importance for player development, the club's stability, the fan base, and adherence to Financial Fair Play regulations.