José Mourinho has revealed a previously unknown secret: he signed a contract to become Manchester United manager in 2013, succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson. This shocking revelation comes from a new Netflix documentary about his life. Mourinho, who had just left Real Madrid, was deeply flattered by the offer from the English club, which he considers "very, very close" to the biggest in the world. However, he ultimately reneged on the deal, tearfully informing Sir Alex Ferguson that he had given his word to Chelsea and felt a powerful love for the club. Ferguson, who was initially under the impression Mourinho would accept, expressed disappointment but understood the emotional reasoning. Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge, winning another Premier League title and League Cup, a decision he made "with his heart" and does not regret, despite losing the chance to immediately follow a legendary coach.
