Mumbai City FC in talks with former Portuguese international Jorge Costa who was last manager of French Club Tours FC. Jorge Costa represented Portugal in 2002.

Costa has managed Portuguese club Braga,Academia and also the Gabon National team.

Mumbai City FC were last managed by Costa Rican coach Alexandre Guimarães who took them to the semi finals of 2016 season. Guimarães had an underwhelming 2017-18 season as MCFC finished 7th and decided not to extend his contract.