According to Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho made the wrong decision in returning for a second stint at Chelsea. Mourinho has taken over at Manchester United after leaving Stamford Bridge before Christmas last season.
The Portuguese tactician was appointed again at Chelsea in mid-2013, leading the club to a Premier League title. But it turned sour for Mourinho in London, departing in December last year after losing nine of 16 league games. And Ferguson, a friend of the former Real Madrid and Inter coach as
well as a club ambassador at United, believes Mourinho should never have
returned to Chelsea.
“I thought Jose was wrong to go back to Chelsea, I really do,” the legendary former United boss told Sky Sports at a charity event.
“I think it’s always difficult going back to somewhere for a second time.
“The ability, charisma and personality, his success is high, won a
European Cup twice with different clubs, won a Europa [League] with
Porto, winning titles with all the teams he’s managed. His record – you
can’t ignore that.
“I think Manchester United is the right kind of club for him, I really do. I think we’ll do well.”
United finished fifth in the league last season, but Mourinho has
already added Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Eric Bailly to his squad with
further signings likely.