“I have been immensely proud to wear the badge of Manchester United since the first day I arrived, and I believe all United supporters recognise this. Just as was the case with my previous
clubs, I have worked with some wonderful people and I believe that some will be my friends for life. I know that you are all aware of my professional principles. Each time a chapter is closed I show
my deepest respect and I don’t make any comments about my former colleagues. I hope the media will also respect my position and let me live my normal life until the moment I decide to return to
football. Merry Christmas.”
--
Jose Mourinho, on his tenure at Manchester United, a day after he was fired as manager midway through his second season. United won the Europa
League, Carabao Cup and Community Shield and was runner-up in both the EPL and FA Cup in 2017-18, but things fell apart this season -- United is in sixth place in the EPL, 11 points below the top
four. (
Press Assocation)
