Villas-Boas: Mourinho was never an option for Porto | OneFootball

André Villas-Boas confirmed that José Mourinho contacted him to inform that he would be officially announced as the new coach of Benfica. However, the president of FC Porto clarified that it was not a phone call, but rather a message:

«It wasn't a phone call, it was just a message informing me that he was going to be the coach of our rival. From then on, I can't wish him good luck. That is his life destiny. My response was, ‘it's your life destiny. A big hug».

The official added that José Mourinho was never an option to manage FC Porto, despite his significant connection to the club:

«No, not at all and absolutely not. He was never an option [for FC Porto]. José Mourinho has a history with FC Porto that will always be eternal. He could also be eternal at FC Porto, but above all, he is a football professional and has to make his decisions and follow his path. At this moment, he is a rival of FC Porto, he is the coach of Benfica. The history of FC Porto also became grand by winning against the biggest rival. In that sense, José Mourinho will receive the reception that the coach of our biggest rival gets».

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