JOSE MOURINHO has opened up on legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson following his Old Trafford exit.
The former Red Devils boss also hinted at more details being revealed in his upcoming Netflix documentary.
Fans will be given a never-before-seen look at his two-and-a-half-year stint when the film releases on the streaming platform.
Before that, though, Mourinho’s current side Fenerbahce host United in the Europa League on Thursday.
Ahead of the match, he was asked about Ferguson being relieved of his ambassadorial status by the club this month.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Mourinho told reporters: “My relation with Sir Alex was amazing, incredible, when my Netflix documentary comes out you will know more about the reason why I have so much respect for him.
“The ambassadorial role, I really don’t know that situation. But doesn’t matter why, doesn’t matter what.
“Sir Alex has the most important thing: which is the love and respect of every Man United fan around the world. And that is more important than an ambassadorial role, is more important than a few pounds that he can make that he doesn’t need.
“The most important thing is the love and respect that every Man United fan has for him.”
Ferguson served as United boss for almost 27 years between 1986 and 2013.
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During that time, he won 38 trophies including two Champions Leagues and 13 Premier League titles.
However, the 82-year-old has been axed from his £2million-a-year role as a club ambassador by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Mourinho, meanwhile, remains the most successful United boss in the post-Ferguson era.
Across his time at Old Trafford, the former Chelsea boss won the Europa League and Carabao Cup.
He also guided the Red Devils to a second place finish in the league in his final full season in charge.
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