Mourinho says he agreed to replace Ferguson at Man Utd
After years of speculation, Jose 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 has revealed that he initially agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United's manager in 2013, but ultimately decided to stay at Chelsea. The 63-year-old coach, currently back at Real Madrid for a second spell, shared these details in a Netflix documentary series about his career. Ferguson confirmed Mourinho's agreement, stating that he discussed the situation with the 63-year-old.
However, within hours, Mourinho changed his mind after receiving a phone call from Chelsea, where he had won consecutive Premier League titles in 2005 and 2006. Mourinho explained that he felt he could not back out of his commitment to Chelsea, despite the allure of the opportunity to replace Ferguson at United, which he acknowledged had "an incredible appeal".
Mourinho emphasized that for him, the love for a certain club was more powerful than the love for football, and his decision was ultimately based on his heart.
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