José Mourinho (R) and Sir Alex FergusonJosé Mourinho has revealed that he had initially agreed to become Manchester United manager following Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013, before changing his mind and returning to Chelsea. Ferguson stepped down in 2013 after 26 years at Old Trafford, having won a record 13 Premier League titles. “When I left Real Madrid, I signed to go to Manchester United after Sir Alex,” Mourinho said. “I was very flattered to be offered the job because Manchester United has an incredible appeal,” he said. Moyes, meanwhile, lasted only 10 months at Manchester United before being sacked.