Story · 2002

From Leiria to Porto mid-season

In January 2002 Porto, fifth in the league, hired Mourinho from União de Leiria, where his unfancied side were near the top. In his first full season, 2002-03, Porto won the league, the cup and the UEFA Cup.

Source UEFA (2002-01-23) · FourFourTwo (2020-02-12)

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