Sir Alex wants Jose to stay
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Sir Alex Ferguson says he would be disappointed to see his sparring partner Jose Mourinho leave Chelsea at the end of the season.
Reports in the English and Spanish media on Friday claimed that Mourinho has informed his close friends that he will quit Stamford Bridge in May after a series of disagreements with his Chelsea paymasters over transfer policy.
However the club have so far refused to comment on suggestions that the Blues board's refusal to release funds for a new defender and striker in January has caused the controversial Portuguese tactician to consider his future in London.
Mourinho has also declined to comment on the growing speculation that he could be in line for a switch to Internazionale or Real Madrid come May, and Ferguson for one would mourn the departure of the man who has secured back-to-back Premiership titles during his two years in charge of Chelsea.
The two managers are currently slugging it out for this season's crown, but the Manchester United boss has always enjoyed a healthy, if unashamedly competitive, relationship with the 2004 UEFA Champions League winner.
"I would be disappointed in that [Mourinho leaving]," said Ferguson.
"I have enjoyed his company in the times we meet after the game and things like that.
"He has a good personality. I enjoy the competition against him."
Moreover, Ferguson has poured scorn on suggestions that Mourinho has informed his friends of his decision to quit Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.
"Why would Jose be telling anyone his plans?" the Manchester United boss continued.
"I certainly would not be telling anyone my plans. All of a sudden people seem to know what his plans are.
"I take that with a pinch of salt. The important thing is to make sure I am still manager of our club come May." -
Bcos he got no more fools to see mah..
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Hmmm. He still have Arse Wenger if JM not around.Originally posted by a-Lost-9uY:Bcos he got no more fools to see mah.. -
Originally posted by bryanseb:Hmmm. He still have Arse Wenger if JM not around.