{
  "id": 444318,
  "title": "Why I turned down Man United job in 2013 – Mourinho",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/why-i-turned-down-man-united-job-in-2013-mourinho",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T06:29:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/why-i-turned-down-man-united-job-in-2013-mourinho/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jose Mourinho, the Real Madrid coach, revealed in a Netflix documentary series that he initially accepted the Manchester United manager position offered by Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013. However, he changed his mind and returned to Chelsea. Mourinho explained that he couldn't break his word to Chelsea, where he had won two Premier League titles previously. He felt that his loyalty to the club was more important than his desire to work with Ferguson. Despite being flattered by the offer, Mourinho ultimately decided to follow his heart and return to Chelsea. This decision ultimately led to Mourinho winning his third Premier League title with Chelsea and eventually taking charge of Manchester United in 2016.",
  "summary": "Jose Mourinho reveals he initially agreed to manage Manchester United in 2013 after Sir Alex Ferguson, but chose to return to Chelsea instead. Discover his Read More: https://punchng.com/why-i-turned-down-man-united-job-in-2013-mourinho/",
  "key_points": [
    "Mourinho initially accepted Manchester United job in 2013.",
    "He couldn't break word to Chelsea, won two Premier League titles.",
    "Loyalty to Chelsea led to decision, won third Premier League title."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Mourinho's decision to prioritise loyalty to Chelsea over the Manchester United offer reveals that for him, personal commitment can outweigh professional opportunity.",
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Why I turned down Man United job in 2013 – Mourinho",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/why-i-turned-down-man-united-job-in-2013-mourinho-445644",
        "published": "2026-08-10T06:29:55.000Z"
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  "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."
}