José Mourinho reveals he signed contract to succeed Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013
José Mourinho has revealed that he signed a contract to manage Manchester United in 2013 to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson, but ultimately chose to return to Chelsea instead. The revelation comes from a new documentary where both Mourinho and Ferguson discuss the emotional decision.
Why it matters
This provides new historical context to one of the most significant managerial transitions in Premier League history.
José Mourinho became Manchester United manager in 2016, but says he had signed a deal to take the job three years earlier. José Mourinho became Manchester United manager in 2016, but says he had signed a deal to take the job three years earlier. José Mourinho José Mourinho reveals he signed contract to succeed Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013 ‘It was a decision I made with my heart’
Ferguson confirms story in new Netflix documentary
Prefer the Guardian on Google José Mourinho has revealed he signed a contract to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager in 2013 only to tearfully renege on the deal and return to Chelsea. The Scottish great announced he was retiring having overseen a 13th Premier League title triumph during a spell of unrivalled dominance at Old Trafford.
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