Jose MourinhoAfter years of speculation, Jose Mourinho has confirmed that he agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013, before changing his mind and re-joining Chelsea instead. Mourinho said he was "very flattered" to be offered the job of replacing Ferguson "because Manchester United has an incredible appeal". "I think this is more powerful than love for football and fundamentally, after Real Madrid, I needed to feel that I'm loved. He returned to another of his old clubs, Real Madrid, in May this year. "Iker is a Real Madrid legend, loved by every Real Madrid supporter.