Inter have “great respect for Jose Mourinho,” said director Piero Ausilio, but have no intention of replacing Luciano Spalletti with the axed Manchester United boss.
Mou is still a beloved figure among the Nerazzurri after his Treble success in 2010, taking the Scudetto, Champions League and Coppa Italia.
When he was fired by Manchester United this morning, the rumours of a return to San Siro inevitably started swirling.
“I was surprised because we’re talking about a great Coach. I don’t know the reasons why any Coach was dismissed by another club, that is not something for me to know,” director Ausilio told reporters after an awards ceremony this evening.
“The great respect remains for Mourinho, but of course that has nothing to do with Inter’s immediate future, because Inter have a great Coach and are absolutely going forward with this Coach.”
When Manchester United beat Juventus in the Champions League last month, Mourinho declared his controversial celebration was in retaliation for insults to "my family and my Inter family."
Mercurial829
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No way!! We're better like this!! We don't wanna play defense forever!! Soccer change now so let Spaletti runs my team!
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ZAXX5Four2
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RIP
Mc_donald123
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Never even think of appointing Mourinho, he will bring more set back to the team
cs2104
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he is a joke instead of developing players he buys that is all he can do
UlqueUlque
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No way!! We're better like this!! We don't wanna play defense forever!! Soccer change now so let Spaletti runs my team!
12UnitedGuyReborn
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I think Mou should take sometime off from coaching sit back and re study the game and how it's changing it will help him a great deal when he returns to coaching I wish him all the best and our time together (United + Mou ) wasn't always in the dark since there were times we smiled together. I hope you are happy Jose, Have fun great coach
necclmuy
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I equally have alot of respect for mourinho too
Liuabdekms
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I wish I think he's great and an Interista at heart , Replace Spalletti now.
Jiuelmtz
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we need no replacement
sadokr11
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He should go replace... Gattso in Milan.. Or... Solari in Madrid... If he goes back to Madrid... Umm the team will be again... So watch out José haters.. He will be back.. To make u feel regret.. Miserable...
Chima92
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I dont think Mourinho will ever be offered a job by a top team anytime soon, he needs a break n has to work on himself especially his character towards people n his players! he is still stuck with his old ways n until he tries to make a change he'll remain where he is!
TonyV25
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Mourinho Pep and the rest will one day face each other in Italy
confused
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If Simeone won't commit to a pre contract or something to takeover in 2020 I can see us going in for Mourinho this summer depending on how Spalletti performs from here on out. Mourinho needs to evolve I feel, but he won't have to change in Serie A at least.
Flatmo
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Okay so hear me out on this one: It's May 2019, Inter finish in the Top 4 but fail to lift a trophy again. Jose Mourinho (and ONLY him) wants to make a return. Would you sack Luciano Spalletti?
Paparazz
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Spalletti until the end of season then sign Simeone. Mourinho as Simeone's alternative.
Joeleman
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Jose Mourinho to replace Luciano Spalletti in the Inter job next summer is an absolute banker.
pianist
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If Simeone is available in June 2019 then Simeone it is. No discussion. But if he’s not and we have an option between Mourinho and Spalletti, I’m in no doubt. Mourinho + 3-4 smart but big signings and we’ll be more competitive than we ever will be under spalletti.
PMAM
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spalletti to be sacked before end of season, mourinho next inter manager. Spalletti to be Roma manager next season?
Alexanderalan
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Spalletti is better than Mourinho ??? Last five years he’s won league cup twice pl 1 and Europa
Lebronking
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The Inter board calling Spalletti to give him the bad news after seeing Mourinho is free
literary
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Would expect the pressure on Spalletti to ramp up now. Mourinho will be angling for a return to Inter
CEO222
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Gattuso has been walking on ice since pretty much last summer. It's only a matter of time before he gets canned. Conte's name always comes up. Funny, Mourinho is now the frontrunner to replace Spalletti and Conte to replace Gattuso
Predators
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Watching his face!!!I wanna cry 😨😭😭😭😭😭 Jose you will be back stronger!! #Jose #YNWA FROM A LIVERPOOL
maoceilmpu
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U are welcome at inter Jose!!!