Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has insisted that he will not return to Inter Milan as manager in the summer, fuelling rumours that he will take over at Manchester United.
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While some reports have suggested that the Portuguese has already signed a deal to take charge at Old Trafford, Balague claims there is no such agreement, and has warned that United risk missing out on their main managerial target.
United’s performances this season have been below par, with the club now struggling to qualify for the Champions League.
United’s 2-1 defeat to Midtjylland in the Europa League on Thursday night has only served to heighten the uncertainty surrounding Van Gaal’s position.
David Moyes’ time at the club was disastrous but despite languishing in 7th place for most of the season, he didn’t lose his job until it was mathematically impossible for United the quality for the Champions League.
Mourinho himself said later today that it’s not the case.
‘I left Inter in 2010, and since then I’ve always been working hard, first with Real Madrid and then with Chelsea. “But I believe he will be back soon in football and you will soon see him managing another club”.
After lunch we’ll go to San Siro, bringing the Interista spirit with us, hoping to see Inter win.
“I think Mourinho will be at San Siro on Saturday evening”, Moratti told Italian outlet ANSA.
Despite not being at the same club for several years, it’s said that they still regularly exchange text messages and enjoy a good friendship.
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“Inter has a project, a project that belongs to Mister Thohir and Mister Roberto Mancini, a project that I totally support and wish will end in success”.
