Jose Mourinho revealed that the love of Manchester United fans around the world is better for Sir Alex Ferguson than the €2 million a year ambassador deal he lost.
During Jose Mourinho’s pre-match press conference ahead of the Fenerbahce Europa League game against Manchester United, he was asked about the Red Devils decision to sack Ferguson.
He said, “My relationship with Sir Alex was amazing, incredible. When my Netflix documentary comes out, you will know more about the reason why I have so much respect for him.”
“The ambassadorial role, I really don’t know that situation. It doesn’t matter why, it doesn’t matter what; Sir Alex has the most important thing: the love and respect of every Manchester United fan around the world.”
“That is more important than the role or a few pounds he can make.”
Since Sir Alex Ferguson retirement in 2013, he had been the Manchester United ambassador.
The legendary Manchester United manager will step down from the lucrative role at the end of the 2024–25 season.
The Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe ripped off the Ferguson contract in order to cut down costs at Old Trafford.
What Jose Mourinho Said About Manchester United’s Current Form After He Was Sacked in December 2018
The Manchester United are struggling to win games; with three wins and three losses in the 2024-25 Premier League season.
Mourinho was asked about what he thinks about the current situation of the club, the manager said, “Honestly, I didn’t lose one minute thinking about it. I wish the best to Manchester United since the moment I left.”
“I left with a good feeling to the club, with a good feeling to the fans, and I want the best for them. So if things are not going amazingly well for them, it’s not something that makes me happy.”
“But at the same time I have no time, and it doesn’t make sense for me to be thinking about what happened or what didn’t happen.”
How many clubs has Jose Mourinho managed?
The Portuguese manager started his managerial career at Benfica in 2000. From 2001-02, Mourinho was the manager of União de Leiria.
On January 23, 2002, Mourinho was appointed the manager of FC Porto. Mourinho moved to Chelsea on June 2, 2004.
He left the Chelsea side on September 27, 2007 after his first spell at the club.
Mourinho moved to Inter Milan on June 2, 2008, and was dismissed on May 28, 2010.
On May 28, 2010, the Portuguese was made the coach of Real Madrid. He returned back to Chelsea on June 3, 2013.
Furthermore, Mourinho moved on with his coaching career and went to Manchester United on May 27, 2016.
Mourinho was appointed the manager of Tottenham Hotspur on November 20, 2019.
The Portuguese became the head coach of AS Roma on May 4, 2021. On June 1, 2024, he was appointed the manager of Turkish giant Fenerbahce.
How many trophies did Jose Mourinho win with Manchester United?
Mourinho won the Community Shield, the Carabao Cup, and the Europa League during his first season at Manchester United.
Where is Jose Mourinho from?
The football manager, Mourinho, is from Setubal, Portugal.
When did Mourinho leave Manchester United?
Manchester United hierarchy sacked Mourinho on December 18, 2018 after the Red Devils lost to Liverpool in the Premier League.
