Jose Mourinho revealed he never discussed terms with Arsenal about taking over the managerial post.
He recently took charge of the other North London team, Tottenham Hotspur and has already led them to two wins in two games. There was heavy speculation that despite Mourinho’s stale history with the Arsenal fans, he would be appointed the new manager overall several other names in the market.
When asked if his representative had met with Arsenal, Mourinho said: “No. No. Of course I never deny it because I never deny things. But when I was reading that I was in a meeting with Mr Sanllehi, it is not true.”
“I never played against Pochettino in my life. Never,” he said. “Manchester United against Tottenham, yes, Tottenham against Chelsea, yes, but never me against Pochettino. So if he goes to Arsenal, if he goes to I don’t know which club, it will never be me against [him]. It will be me against these clubs.
“So yes, I look forward to playing against Arsenal; yes, I want to play against Arsenal. I know what it means for our fans. I know that one is a big one, not just because Arsenal is a big club that fights for the same objectives as we do, but also I know the meaning and I like it.”
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