After 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. "He was offered the job, yes," confirmed Ferguson, who won 13 Premier League titles over 26 years at Old Trafford before retiring in 2013. Mourinho said he was "very flattered" to be offered the job of replacing Ferguson "because Manchester United has an incredible appeal". "For me to lose the chance to be the coach to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson was dramatic, but I don't regret (it) because it was a decision that I made with my heart." Over a two-and-a-half year spell at Old Trafford, Mourinho won League Cup and Europa League titles before being sacked in December 2018 following a slump in results.