Portsmouth's Richard Hughes optimistic about retaining John Mousinho
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 4:47 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Portsmouth sporting director Richard Hughes expressed confidence in keeping manager John Mousinho amid transfer interest. Mousinho, who signed a two-year contract in September 2024, successfully helped the team avoid relegation by finishing 18th in the Championship. Hughes mentioned that the club has increased its player budget for the upcoming season, aiming to show Mousinho their commitment to improving and growing. He emphasized the importance of recruiting effectively to compete with newly relegated clubs and promising League One sides.
- •Portsmouth finished 2025-26 with 18th place in the Championship.
- •Mousinho has been linked with other clubs but no official approaches have been received.
- •The club anticipates a challenging 2026-27 season with newly relegated teams entering the Championship.
- •Hughes is focused on effective recruitment to improve on last season's results.
- •Increased player budget approved to attract talent this summer.
- 4:47 PMYahoo Sports — Pompey chief Hughes confident of keeping Mousinho
- 4:34 PMBBC Football — Portsmouth's Hughes confident of keeping Mousinho
"Portsmouth sporting director Richard Hughes hopes an increased player budget will encourage John Mousinho to stay at the club.
"Portsmouth sporting director Richard Hughes hopes an increased player budget will encourage John Mousinho to stay at the club.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 4:47 PMPompey chief Hughes confident of keeping Mousinho
Portsmouth sporting director Richard Hughes hopes an increased player budget will encourage John Mousinho to stay at the club.
- BBC FootballJun 1, 2026, 4:34 PMPortsmouth's Hughes confident of keeping Mousinho
Portsmouth sporting director Richard Hughes hopes an increased player budget will encourage John Mousinho to stay at the club.
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