Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane has told Canal+ it was "difficult to turn down Jose Mourinho" and a move to Manchester United this summer, but says Zinedine Zidane's vote of confidence convinced him to stay in Spain. Varane, 23, has developed into a world-class centre-back since moving to Madrid from Lens in 2011 bearing the tag of being one of the game's most promising youngsters. That transformation was aided in great part by Mourinho during his three-year tenure at the Santiago Bernabeu, and the United coach hoped to reunite with the France international at Old Trafford this summer only for Varane to reject the move. "Of course it's flattering. Manchester United is a very big club. But from the moment when Madrid and I are in sync on my project, … [Read more...]
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Zlatan hails Mourinho as ‘masterbrain’ behind his United move
Jose Mourinho was key to persuading Zlatan Ibrahimovic to move to England, as the Swedish icon felt no need to play in the Premier League. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has credited Jose Mourinho as the decisive factor in persuading him to bring his stellar career to the Premier League, claiming he previously rejected moves to England's top flight on two occasions. Ibrahimovic headed the winner in Manchester United's Community Shield victory over Leicester City and has scored three times in as many Premier League matches to prove an instant hit with the Old Trafford faithful. The 34-year-old was only compelled to move to England following a decorated stint at Paris Saint-Germain – where he became the club's all-time record goalscorer amid an unprecedented period of … [Read more...]
Kante: I spoke to Mourinho about United move
Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has revealed he held talks with Jose Mourinho over a move to Manchester United before joining the Blues. Mourinho was reportedly willing to launch a £25million-plus offer for the Frenchman, but Kante said that he was still unsure whether he would leave Premier League champions Leicester when the initial contact was made. The Frenchman told The Sun : “It was amazing to have Mourinho call me, even though I’d been warned before how he would appeal to me. “I listened to his arguments about why I should move to United. “But at that time I was contemplating between staying at Leicester or leaving for Chelsea. “My discussions with them was underway. But i felt good with Conte.” Kante also said he is happy to be avoiding … [Read more...]
Mourinho suggests Man United transfer business over after Pereira loan
Jose Mourinho has said the departure of Andreas Pereira will be the last piece of business done by Manchester United this summer. Young midfielder Pereira is set to join Spanish Granada on loan after the 20-year-old’s move to Fulham broke down. Mourinho is understood to be keen to add an experienced centre-back and a right-back to his squad, while there are question marks over the futures of a number of players currently at Old Trafford. However, the Portuguese suggests he is happy with the size of his squad and says he is prepared to call upon academy players if the squad is hit by injuries or suspensions. “I have 23 players in the squad and, in principle, there is nobody leaving and nobody is coming,” he said. “It’s more than enough and if you … [Read more...]
Mourinho: ‘Very difficult’ for Schweinsteiger to get game time
Jose Mourinho has emphasised it will be “very difficult” for Bastian Schweinsteiger to play for Manchester United this season – and had a dig back at Karl-Heinz Rummenigge . Schweinsteiger has been frozen out of the first-team picture at United this term, with boss Mourinho making it clear he is not part of his plans. Earlier this week the 32-year-old former Germany midfielder said he would not be joining another club in Europe and added of his current employers: “I will be ready, if the team needs me.” But when asked on Friday if there was any chance Schweinsteiger could play for United at all this term, Mourinho said: “I think it’s very difficult to happen. “I’m not saying it’s impossible. I’m saying it’s very difficult. “We have a decision … [Read more...]
Mourinho: ‘World’s best’ Pogba will never win the Ballon d’Or
Paul Pogba will struggle to score even a quarter of the goals netted by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi and will not receive the same personal accolades collected by such illustrious rivals. As the French international record signing prepares for his second Manchester United debut tonight, Jose Mourinho has no doubt he has signed the world’s best midfield player. The £89 million former Juventus man will play some role in the opening Friday night Premier League fixture of the season, at home to Southampton, four years after leaving Old Trafford for nothing. Mourinho has called on United supporters to help improve the atmosphere inside Old Trafford - something that has been lacking over three disappointing years under David Moyes and Louis van Gaal - … [Read more...]
Mourinho: Zlatan Ibrahimovic will stay at Manchester United for two seasons
Jose Mourinho has "no doubt" that striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be at Manchester United for two years. Ibrahimovic, 34, joined the club as a free agent this summer after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expired, signing a one-year deal at United with the option of a second year. The striker said last week that he could be at the club for "more than three years" if he keeps performing at the right level. And speaking at his news conference on Thursday, Mourinho said: "I see him happy. I ask him every day because I know how important it is for a family guy like he is. "I ask every day about his wife, kids, house, integration, and he is happy. Everybody is happy. His motivation is happy, so I have no doubt that he will be here for two … [Read more...]
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