“I am ready to continue my coaching career and start with Manchester United again but I told Sir Jim Ratcliffe to get rid of the four players that got me fired before I agree to coach Manchester United again. They are the real virus in that club”-Mourinho reveals that he next club will be soon Manchester United coach again under two conditions.
Jose Mourinho recently reminisced about a critical juncture during his stint at Manchester United, recognizing signs that his time at the club was on a downward trajectory. Assuming the managerial role at Man United in 2016, Mourinho’s tenure lasted two and a half seasons before his departure.
Although his first season yielded successes with League Cup and Europa League triumphs, subsequent seasons posed difficulties. Despite securing a second-place finish in the Premier League, trailing behind Manchester City by 19 points revealed underlying issues.
Mourinho voiced frustration with the club’s transfer dealings in the summer of 2018, expressing disappointment at the failure to address squad deficiencies. During a conversation with Rio Ferdinand on FIVE, Mourinho conveyed his perspective, emphasizing the importance of tidying the house before adding new furniture.
He stressed his focus on squad cleansing over new signings, but acknowledged falling short of the required overhaul. Despite intending to kickstart this process in the second season, various obstacles impeded progress. By the third season, while refraining from specifying player targets, Mourinho was keenly aware of the undesirable elements within the squad.
Recognizing the challenges encountered, Mourinho admitted, “In football, one must sometimes accept constraints.” Despite efforts to address underlying issues, the difficulties became increasingly evident in the third season.