Jose Mourinho has revealed that he agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013, before changing his mind and re-joining Chelsea instead. According to a new documentary, Mourinho signed to go to Manchester United after Ferguson, but then re-joined Chelsea due to his love for the club. Mourinho has spoken about his decision in a Netflix documentary series about his career.
Mourinho reveals he agreed to replace Ferguson at Man Utd
UKPulse Sport DeskJose Mourinho has confirmed that he agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013, before changing his mind and re-joining Chelsea instead.
- Jose Mourinho agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013
- Mourinho changed his mind and re-joined Chelsea instead
- Ferguson confirmed that Mourinho was offered the job
Why this matters: This revelation provides insight into Mourinho's decision-making process and his relationship with Ferguson.
What this means for you: This news may be of interest to Manchester United and Chelsea fans, who can now understand Mourinho's decision to leave the club.