Jose Mourinho says he agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United before changing his plans. In a new Netflix documentary about his life, Mourinho states that in 2013 he was set to move to Old Trafford to succeed the then-manager.
Across the outlets, the core account is consistent: Mourinho discusses a possible transition to Ferguson’s role during the period leading up to Ferguson’s retirement. However, at least one report frames the outcome differently, saying Mourinho later turned down a deal rather than taking the position. The reports do not provide further detail on negotiations or the precise terms, but they all point to the documentary as the source of the claim.
