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. The president of FC Porto clarified, however, that it was not a phone call, but rather a message:

"It was not a phone call, it was just a message informing me that he was going to be the coach of our rival. From there, I can't wish him good luck. That's his life's fate. That was the response, my message was, 'it's your life's fate. A big hug."

The leader added that José Mourinho was never considered to guide FC Porto, despite his significant connection to the club:

"No, not at all and absolutely. 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 great by winning against the biggest rival. In this sense, José Mourinho will receive the reception that the coach of our biggest rival gets."

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