Jose Mourinho turned down the biggest Man Utd signing in history which could've saved his job

Jose Mourinho reportedly turned down a huge transfer during his time as Manchester United manager.

Back in 2016, Mourinho was named United manager after the club decided to part ways with Dutchman Louis van Gaal on the back of a victorious FA Cup final against Crystal Palace.

During the Special One’s time in charge of the Old Trafford club, they won three trophies, the FA Community Shield, the League Cup and the UEFA Europa League.

Mourinho also led United to a second-place finish in the Premier League before being sacked in 2018 after a 3-1 defeat by Liverpool.

According to talkSPORT presenter Jim White, Mourinho turned down the chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo during his time in charge.

Speaking in 2022, White said: “Over the years there have been many discussions over Ronaldo's return to Manchester United. It might have happened when he finished at Real Madrid when he was still in his pomp.

“But it wasn’t possible because Jose Mourinho made it clear he at that time had other priorities.”

It was also revealed that Mourinho did not want a sporting director to work with him.

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White added: “We understand that Mourinho refused the idea point blank of working with a sporting director.

“Man United made the offer to him and he said no, despite those inside the club feeling that there needed to be a change of direction.”

After leaving United, Mourinho has been in charge of Tottenham Hotspur and AS Roma.

Last weekend, it was announced that Mourinho had become the new head coach of Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahce.

Speaking during his first press conference, Mourinho said: “I want to thank you for your love. The love I felt from the first moment my name was connected with Fenerbahce.

“Normally a coach is loved after victories, in this case I feel loved before victories. That, for me, is a big responsibility. I promise you, from this moment, I belong to your family.”

The Portuguese continued: “This shirt is my skin, football is passion. There is no better place to feel that passion.”

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