José Mourinho has said he has fond feelings for every club that he’s managed in his career, except for one: Tottenham.
Mourinho was in charge in north London from November 2019 to April 2021. The Portuguese said that his lack of love for Spurs stems from the majority of his games being played without fans due to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the timing of his sacking.
“Look, the reality is — I hope the Tottenham fans don’t get me wrong — but the only club in my career where I still don’t have a deep feeling with is Tottenham,” Mourinho told reporters.
“Probably because the stadium was empty (during) Covid time. Probably because Mr. Levy didn’t let me win a final and win a trophy.”
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy made the decision to sack Mourinho one week before the club was due to face Manchester City in the 2021 Carabao Cup final. With Ryan Mason in charge as interim manager, Spurs fell 1-0 to Pep Guardiola’s side at Wembley Stadium.
Mourinho has coached Porto, Chelsea, Inter, Real Madrid and Manchester United, among others in his illustrious career. He is currently in charge at Roma.
“In all other clubs, there has always been a solid bond because people are not stupid,” Mourinho added. “It’s not about winning or losing. Fans understand that I fight for them every day. In my case, I am Romaista, Madridista and Interista and it’s a mutual thing. I will forever be tied to Roma and the other clubs I’ve coached.”
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