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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