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Jose Mourinho reveals he signed deal to replace Alex Ferguson at Man Utd before Chelsea U-turn
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Adhe Makayasa
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Jose Mourinho revealed in a Netflix documentary that he signed a contract to manage Manchester United after Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013. He ultimately chose to return to Chelsea instead, citing an emotional connection to the club.
Jose Mourinho has revealed he signed a contract to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager in 2013 before pulling out of the deal to return to Chelsea. The Portuguese coach agreed to move to Old Trafford after leaving Real Madrid but ultimately opted for an emotional return to Stamford Bridge following a heart-to-heart with Ferguson.
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