Mourinho says he agreed to replace Ferguson at Man Utd
Jose Mourinho confirmed in 2013 that he agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, before changing his mind and re-joining Chelsea instead. He stated, "When I left Real Madrid, I signed to go to Manchester United after Sir Alex." Ferguson confirmed that Mourinho was offered the job and that he sat him down and explained the situation, believing Mourinho was accepting.
Ferguson stated that within hours, the situation changed. Mourinho felt he could not turn down a return to Chelsea, where he had won consecutive Premier League titles in 2005 and 2006. Ferguson recounted that Mourinho phoned him, crying, and said, "Alex, I can't take it. I've given my word to Chelsea and I'm not going to break my word." Mourinho said he was "very flattered" to be offered the job and that he didn't regret his decision, which he made "with my heart." After returning to Stamford Bridge in 2013, Mourinho won his third Premier League title and the League Cup. In May 2016, he got a second chance to take over at United.
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Jose Mourinho has confirmed long-standing rumors about his potential move to Manchester United. This revelation sheds light on a pivotal moment in
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