Jose Mourinho's admiration for Liverpool has resurfaced following claims that he would love to manage Manchester United again.

The ECHO's sister title, the Manchester Evening News, understands that the 61-year-old told confidants he would 'walk' to Manchester to manage the Old Trafford club for a second time.

Mourinho left United after being sacked in December 2018 following a two-year stint.



He led the club to a Europa League title, as well as the League Cup and the Community Shield in his first season in charge.

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Despite managing one of Liverpool's rivals, Mourinho never hid his admiration for Jurgen Klopp and his achievements at Liverpool, including the 4-3 comeback against Barcelona in the Champions League.

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