{
  "id": 444199,
  "title": "Mourinho says he agreed to replace Ferguson at Man Utd",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/mourinho-says-he-agreed-to-replace-ferguson-at-man-utd-444199",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T06:39:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mourinho-says-agreed-replace-ferguson-230131293.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jose Mourinho recently revealed that he had agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson as manager of Manchester United in 2013, but ultimately decided to remain with Chelsea. The move came just hours before Ferguson was officially offered the position. Mourinho expressed his disappointment, stating that he felt a stronger sense of love for Chelsea than for Manchester United. He went on to win three Premier League titles and the League Cup during his second spell at Chelsea before joining Real Madrid in 2016.",
  "summary": "David Moyes succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford in 2013 but things could have been so different, Jose Mourinho reveals in a new documentary.",
  "key_points": [
    "Mourinho agreed to replace Ferguson as Man Utd manager in 2013.",
    "He chose to stay with Chelsea despite the offer.",
    "Won three Premier League titles and League Cup at Chelsea."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Mourinho's revelation that he initially agreed to succeed Ferguson at Manchester United highlights his stronger emotional ties to Chelsea, which ultimately influenced his decision to stay.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}