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Premier League website prematurely announces Jose Mourinho as new Chelsea boss

The date for the erroneous story read Monday June 3.

ITโ€™S ONE OF footballโ€™s worst-kept secrets that Jose Mourinho is likely to become the new Chelsea boss.

However, at least one outlet has mistakenly interpreted these rumours as fact.

The Premier Leagueโ€™s official website last night erroneously published a story suggesting Mourinho had been confirmed as the London clubโ€™s new manager.

The story, which has since been taken down, was dated June 3, and left a space for the number of his years that his contract would be.

The opening lines of the story read:

โ€œJose Mourinho has returned to Stamford Bridge after agreeing to take over as Chelsea manager for the second time.

โ€œThe 50-year-old Portuguese, who guided Chelsea to back-to-back Barclays Premier League titles in his first two seasons in charge, returns to the west London club after an absence of almost six-years.โ€

The Portuguese manager is, however, expected to travel to London today, with a view to signing a deal to become the next Chelsea manager.

The coach was booed by Real Madrid fans last night, as he took charge of the club for the final time, with his side ultimately beating Osasuna 4-2.

h/t Eurosport

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    Mute Derek Hynes
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    Jun 2nd 2013, 11:30 AM

    One of his first competitive games in charge will be the European Super Cup v Guardiola and Bayern.
    Football always seems to being up these great coincidences.
    Next years Premier League should be great. Moyes at Man Utd, Pellegrini at Man City, Mourinho at Chelsea and hopefully Wenger will spend a bit at Arsenal. Looking forward to it already.

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    Mute Shane Donovan
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    Jun 2nd 2013, 12:01 PM

    Pretty normal thing for news sites to do just someone made the mistake of pressing publish instead of draft.

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    Jun 2nd 2013, 11:15 AM

    I think Monaco would have suited him better , the job may not be available yet but pressure will be on Ranieri if they donโ€™t preform after whatโ€™s been spent so far

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