Jose Mourinho would jump at the chance of managing Manchester
United should the Old Trafford hierarchy decide he is the man to
replace Sir Alex Ferguson.
At 67, Ferguson knows he cannot continue indefinitely, even
though he is presently fit and healthy and has no intention of
giving up a job he has held for almost 23 years.
United chief executive David Gill knows finding a suitable
alternative will be the single most difficult task he will face
given the incredible success Ferguson has enjoyed with the Red
Devils.
Mourinho's name has been mentioned fairly frequently since his
exit from Chelsea.
The Portuguese coach certainly has the charisma required to take
on one of football's biggest jobs and is unlikely to be overwhelmed
by the task of replacing the most successful British manager of all
time.
And, while he insists he remains totally focused on trying to
end Inter Milan's 54-year European Cup drought, he admitted the
lure of returning to England with the current Premier League
champions would probably be irresistible.
"I would consider going to Manchester United but United have to
consider if they want me to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson,'' he told
the Daily Mirror. "If they do, then of course.
"I like England, where the fans are very passionate and make the
game a beautiful occasion with such an incredible atmosphere.''
It has not escaped Mourinho's notice that since his
controversial exit two years ago, Chelsea are now onto their fourth
manager and have failed to recapture the title, while he - having
guided Chelsea to back-to-back championships - has now won Serie A
with Inter.
"I had many conversations before Chelsea and I decided on a
divorce,'' he said. "It was difficult for me because we loved each
other but the relationship went in one direction and it was best
for everyone.
"Since I left I became champion again but they
have not been champions again. I keep on winning and they
don't.''
lol classic mourinho