JOSÉ MOURINHO REVEALS HE SIGNED CONTRACT TO SUCCEED ALEX FERGUSON AT MANCHESTER UNITED IN 2013
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| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
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| Sport | The Guardian | JOSÉ MOURINHO REVEALS HE SIGNED CONTRACT TO SUCCEED ALEX FERGUSON AT MANCHESTER UNITED IN 2013 | 2 hrs ago |
| www.espn.com - TOP | MOURINHO HAD DEAL TO SUCCEED SIR ALEX AT UNITED | just now |
WHAT HAPPENED
José Mourinho has admitted in a new Netflix documentary that he signed a contract to take over as Manchester United manager in 2013 after Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement. According to Sport | The Guardian, Mourinho later retracted the offer and returned to Chelsea, a move that shocked the football world.
Mourinho’s statement—described as tearful—was confirmed by Ferguson himself, who acknowledged the arrangement in the documentary. The Guardian notes that Mourinho’s withdrawal coincided with his return to Chelsea, while the Netflix film frames it as a pivotal moment in United’s history. ESPN and BBC Sport reports corroborate that Mourinho had agreed to replace Ferguson, though they do not provide further details on the subsequent renege.
Ferguson stepped down after a record‑tying 13th Premier League title, making the succession highly consequential for United’s future.
- Mourinho signed a 2013 contract to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United
- He later reneged on the deal and returned to Chelsea, as confirmed by Ferguson in a Netflix documentary
- ESPN and BBC Sport reports also note Mourinho’s agreement to replace Ferguson
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