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Ferguson: Mourinho Cried Over Chelsea Promise
10 Aug
Summary
- Jose Mourinho agreed to manage Man Utd in 2013.
- He rejected the role due to a prior commitment to Chelsea.
- Ferguson was disappointed but understood Mourinho's decision.
In 2013, Jose Mourinho had a secret agreement to become the next manager of Manchester United, following Sir Alex Ferguson's nearly three-decade tenure. However, Mourinho ultimately did not take the Old Trafford role that summer.
Mourinho revealed in a documentary that he felt compelled to honor his commitment to Chelsea, stating his "love for a certain club" was more powerful than his love for football itself. He also sought to feel "loved" after his time at Real Madrid.
Sir Alex Ferguson recalled that Mourinho called him, audibly upset, to explain that he couldn't accept the Manchester United position because he had already promised Chelsea. Ferguson understood but expressed disappointment.
Mourinho later managed Manchester United for two and a half seasons, starting in 2016. During his tenure, the team achieved 84 wins and 28 losses in 144 matches, securing three titles, though a Premier League championship remained elusive.
