Damien Comolli confirms Tottenham approach to Mourinho in ’07

Damien Comolli has admitted Tottenham made an approach to appoint Jose Mourinho as coach after he left Chelsea back in 2007 — but disputed that the Portuguese ruled out moving to White Hart Lane because, as he claimed, "I love Chelsea supporters too much".

Comolli was sporting director of Tottenham at the time Mourinho fell out with owner Roman Abramovich and they parted ways. The Frenchman wanted to move quickly to see if he was available.

“It’s true when Jose says he was contacted by Spurs after he left Chelsea,” Comolli admitted.