Jose - I still love Chelsea

Mourinho moves to clarify 'kill' comment

By Rob Parrish   Last updated: 6th March 2008

Jose - I still love Chelsea

Mourinho: Meant to be funny

(I meant kill) in a good way, funny way. I told them I love them and want them to succeed, but if I play them one day... I want to win.

Jose Mourinho.
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Jose Mourinho has contacted Sky Sports News in a bid to ward off a possible war of words with former club Chelsea.

The charismatic and colourful Portuguese gave an interview earlier in the day when he said he would be out to 'kill' the Stamford Bridge side if he came up against them in the UEFA Champions League.

Mourinho, who has been out of the game since his exit from the Premier League giants in September, is keen to return to management next season, with Italy or Spain the most likely destinations.

And he initially said: "If I play them (Chelsea) in the Champions League, I want to go there and kill them - that's my message."

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But the former Porto boss has since been in touch with Sky Sports News via text message to clarify his comments.

He said: "(I meant kill) in a good way, funny way. I told them I love them and want them to succeed, but if I play them one day... I want to win."

Mourinho enjoyed great success during his stint with the London club, claiming back-to-back Premier League titles, the FA Cup and two League Cups.

He remains a hugely-popular figure with the Stamford Bridge faithful after helping the club to their first league title in 50 years.