Mourinho: Tottenham approached me

Spurs tried to hire the Portuguese tactician, who had just left Chelsea, but a clause in his contract prevented the move and the rivals were unable to agree compensation to cancel it.

Speaking ahead of Sunday's League Cup final between the two teams, Mourinho confirmed Tottenham had come knocking.

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