Mourinho: I'm not the Special One
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Jose Mourinho announced at his unveiling as Inter Milan boss that he is "a great coach" but insisted he no longer wants to be special.
Less than a year after his departure from Chelsea, the Portuguese tactician - who once described himself as "the special one" - has taken the helm of the three-time defending champions Inter with the aim of taking them to greater heights in Europe.
Mourinho, 45, has replaced Roberto Mancini on a three-year contract.
"I am Mourinho - period," he said at his introductory press conference at Inter's training ground.
"I have arrived at a special club and I believe I am a great coach but I don't want to be special."
Mourinho, a controversial figure in England, because of his outspoken nature, claims he will not have a different approach in Serie A.
He said: "I don't change - I am the same person as I was before, with the same mission and the same passion for my work.
"I have always believed that I would like to work in Italy and at a great club.
"I want to thank (Inter president) Massimo Moratti and (sporting director) Marco Branca that have given me this opportunity.
"For me this is a very important challenge but I believe that it could be very enjoyable also for you (the media)."
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No more the "special one" ?
I guess he is saying all this first in case he can't win without Roman's big $$$... Afterall, Mancini had a successful 4 years winning 3 Serie A titles and a few Italian cups...
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he is now the Great One? AND IF U SMELL, what mourihno Is COOKING *peoples eyebrow*