José Mourinho stated that Lionel Messi is the best player of our generation.
Mourinho has coached several Argentine players in his career, winning the Champions League with Inter having four of them in the team. Speaking in an interview with TNT Sports, Mourinho was asked about which player he never signed but wishes he did. Here was what he had to say:
“Of course I would say the little guy but the little guy was not coachable. But I have to say in our generation he was the best.”
José Mourinho on a player he never signed but wishes he did: "Of course I would say the little guy (Lionel Messi) but the little guy was not coachable. But I have to say in our generation, he was the best." 🐐🇦🇷pic.twitter.com/4rbNJjtBCE
— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) June 13, 2024