Jose Mourinho announced at his unveiling as Inter
Milan boss that he is "a great coach" but insisted he no longer
wants to be special.
Less than a year after his departure from Chelsea, the
Portuguese tactician - who once described himself as "the special
one" - has taken the helm of the three-time defending champions
Inter with the aim of taking them to greater heights in
Europe.
Mourinho, 45, has replaced Roberto Mancini on a three-year
contract.
"I am Mourinho - period," he said at his introductory press
conference at Inter's training ground.
"I have arrived at a special club and I believe I am a great
coach but I don't want to be special."
Mourinho, a controversial figure in England, because of his
outspoken nature, claims he will not have a different approach in
Serie A.
He said: "I don't change - I am the same person as I was before,
with the same mission and the same passion for my work.
"I have always believed that I would like to work in Italy and
at a great club.
"I want to thank (Inter president) Massimo Moratti and (sporting
director) Marco Branca that have given me this opportunity.
"For me this is a very important challenge but I believe that it
could be very enjoyable also for you (the media)."