Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that he signed an agreement to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at the club in 2013, before changing his mind and joining Chelsea.
Mourinho made the disclosure in his new Netflix documentary, saying the agreement was reached after he left Real Madrid.
“I go to Chelsea in 2013, but in that period there is something nobody knows.
“When I left Real Madrid, I signed with Manchester United to go to Manchester United after Sir Alex.
“I was, of course, very flattered, because Manchester United has an incredible appeal.
“When I say Real Madrid is the biggest club in the world, I have to say that Manchester United is very, very close,” Mourinho said.
Ferguson, who retired at the end of the 2012/13 season, also featured in the documentary and recalled Mourinho informing him that he would take over before later changing his decision.
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