Source: Daily_Mail
Real Madrid-bound boss Jose Mourinho rejects Inter chief Massimo Moratti's last-ditch plea to stay
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti last night failed in his attempt to convince Real Madrid target Jose Mourinho to remain at the San Siro. [LNB]Moratti invited Mourinho to his house in the heart of Milan for dinner in a final attempt to persuade him to stay for a third season at Inter but Real Madrid appears to be the Portuguese coach's next stop. [LNB]When asked if Mourinho's working relationship with Inter could be considered to be over, Moratti said after the meeting with his coach: 'I believe so. The approach of the coach is that of someone who is already thinking of going to Real Madrid.'[LNB] Friends disunited: Jose Mourinho (left) and Inter president Massimo Moratti (right)[LNB]Indeed, Mourinho admitted after Saturday's Champions League final win over Bayern Munich at the Bernabeu Stadium that he was keen to replace Real coach Manuel Pellegrini. [LNB]Mourinho led Inter to arguably the best season in club history with a Coppa Italia, Serie A and Champions League treble. He has a get-out clause in his contract, provided a fee of £14m is paid. [LNB]Mourinho dodged questions about his future and briefly said after the dinner: 'The only thing that I can say is that I have enjoyed very much eating with my president. You always eat well at Moratti's house.'[LNB] Glory: Mourinho will leave the San Siro with Moratti's blessing after supplying Inter's first European Cup win since 1965 after beating Bayern Munich last week[LNB]Several coaches have been linked with Inter as a replacement for Mourinho. Former assistant Sinisa Mihajlovic, an ex-defender at Inter, has been mentioned in the Italian press as a candidate. [LNB]Mihajlovic, who is also a reported target of Fiorentina with Cesare Prandelli expected to be appointed coach of Italy after the World Cup, last night announced his departure from Catania. [LNB] Real Madrid boss-to-be Jose Mourinho tells Ronaldo: I want lots of GOALSMourinho: I will coach Real Madrid! Inter boss fuels San Siro exit claimsEXCLUSIVE: Cole is Jose's top target as Madrid-bound boss plots £25m bidInter Milan president Moratti claims Real-bound Mourinho is 'unforgettable'[LNB]
