Mourinho denies Inter talks

Former Chelsea boss rejects rumours about imminent Italian job

By Robin Hackett   Last updated: 29th March 2008

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Jose Mourinho has categorically denied rumours suggesting he has met with Internazionale about succeeding Roberto Mancini.

The former Chelsea boss was thought to be in talks with the Serie A champions about taking over at the end of the season, but the Portuguese has told an agency in his homeland that there is no truth in the reports.

A statement issued to Lusa said: "I say categorically that it is not true that I went to Milan, that I met with (Inter president) Massimo Moratti, who I do not have the pleasure of knowing personally.

"It is false to say that I am on the point of agreeing a contract with Inter Milan."

Mourinho has been out of work since leaving Stamford Bridge at the start of the season.