Jose Mourinho told reporters camped outside his house to go home, amid a media frenzy over his supposed move to Manchester United.
Reporters have been waiting outside his London home, with ongoing reports from United about Louis van Gaal’s sacking and the Portuguese manager becoming his successor.
They were obviously hoping for a quote as to whether he’s agreed to become the next boss at Old Trafford, but were left disappointed by his blunt answer.
He told Sky Sports: “I give you this: I am not leaving my house again today, so you should all go home.”
Reporters have been waiting outside his London home, with ongoing reports from United about Louis van Gaal’s sacking and the Portuguese manager becoming his successor.
They were obviously hoping for a quote as to whether he’s agreed to become the next boss at Old Trafford, but were left disappointed by his blunt answer.
He told Sky Sports: “I give you this: I am not leaving my house again today, so you should all go home.”
At United’s Carrington training ground,
the waiting media observed LMA lawyer Paul Gilroy leaving, all-but
confirming Van Gaal’s dismissal from his post.
Meanwhile, Mourinho teased the media in the capital by taking a leisurely stroll with trusted assistant Rui Faria, while also attracting attention just by ordering food to his door
Meanwhile, Mourinho teased the media in the capital by taking a leisurely stroll with trusted assistant Rui Faria, while also attracting attention just by ordering food to his door
Van Gaal secured the FA Cup on Saturday
with a 2-1 comeback win over Crystal Palace at Wembley, but was allowed
no time to celebrate his first English trophy as the gathered press
quizzed him on his future.
Mourinho has been rumoured to fancy taking over at United since he
was sacked for a second time by Chelsea in December, following nine
Premier League defeats in just 16 games.
It now seems that the United hierarchy have made their decision, based on failure to qualify for the Champions League and a dour brand of football.
For now though the media will have to be patient while the particulars are sorted out.
It now seems that the United hierarchy have made their decision, based on failure to qualify for the Champions League and a dour brand of football.
For now though the media will have to be patient while the particulars are sorted out.