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Mourinho Explains Why He Rejected Replacing Ferguson at Manchester United

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José Mourinho says he initially agreed to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager in 2013, before changing his mind and returning to Chelsea. In a documentary about his career, Mourinho said Ferguson believed he had accepted the role after leaving Real Madrid. Ferguson recalled that Mourinho later called to say he could not break his word to Chelsea. Mourinho said his emotional attachment to Chelsea and his need to feel wanted influenced the decision. He eventually became Manchester United manager in 2016, winning the League Cup and Europa League before his dismissal in 2018.

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isa

What do you think changed Mourinho's mind after he had initially agreed to take over from Ferguson?

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prince

Did he actually agree to the role, or was it only something discussed at the time?

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H
hala

It is interesting that Ferguson apparently believed the agreement was settled, while Mourinho later chose a return to Chelsea.

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Y
yemi

The story is compelling, but a documentary recollection still leaves room for different interpretations of how firm that agreement really was.

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kris

For managers, timing and the club environment matter as much as the job title; returning to a familiar setup can be the safer decision.

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