# Mourinho's U-turn: Said yes, then no to Man Utd

The article recounts how Jose Mourinho initially agreed to become Manchester United manager before reversing his decision. It reveals the behind-the-scenes negotiations and explains why the Portuguese coach changed his mind.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cd7ljn5rej4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:59:39 GMT