Jose Mourinho says he had an agreement to replace Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager, according to comments in a new documentary. Mourinho’s remarks come as he reflects on the succession planning around Ferguson’s retirement and the leadership changes that followed at Old Trafford.
Ferguson stepped down in 2013 and was succeeded by David Moyes. Both outlets report that Mourinho’s account suggests an alternative path to the managerial appointment process, implying he was lined up for the role before Moyes was ultimately appointed. The reports focus on Mourinho’s claims and do not include additional corroboration or details of how the agreement was reached or finalized.
The differing emphasis between sources is limited, with both describing the same central point: Mourinho says he agreed to take over after Ferguson. The coverage also frames the story as part of Mourinho’s documentary reflections rather than a new official announcement or independently verified decision record.
