This archive report was first published on 4 December 2019.
Mourinho Returns to Old Trafford with No Regrets ¶
Jose Mourinho is set to make an emotional return to Old Trafford when Tottenham Hotspur takes on Manchester United, a match that will be his first since his sacking in December 2018.
Published on December 4, 2019, at 13:41:02.
Mourinho, the former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss, has enjoyed a bright start to life at Spurs, maintaining a 100% start in all competitions and guiding the team to fifth on the log.
Speaking during a press conference ahead of his return to Old Trafford, Mourinho quoted Nelson Mandela, saying: 'Honestly, Manchester United for me now is in my history book. Like Mr. [Nelson] Mandela was saying: 'You never lose – you win or you learn'. At United I won and I learned. No regrets.'
His departure from United was unceremonious, with reports of him falling out with top players at the club. However, after spending close to one year jobless, Mourinho was recently installed as the Tottenham Hotspur manager, succeeding the sacked Mauricio Pochettino.
As he prepares to face his former club, Mourinho has spoken about his relationship with Manchester United supporters, saying: 'Going back to Old Trafford is to go back to a place where I was happy. I have a great relationship with Manchester United supporters. I went back as a pundit [and] was really humbled by such a beautiful reception.'
