Claudio Ranieri: 'Jose Mourinho can become new Sir Alex Ferguson at Man United'

Jose Mourinho the manager of Chelsea looks on during the Capital One Cup fourth round match between Stoke City and Chelsea at the Britannia Stadium on October 27, 2015 in Stoke on Trent, England.
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Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri backs Jose Mourinho to become the "new" Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.

Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri has claimed that Jose Mourinho can become the "new" Sir Alex Ferguson during his time at Manchester United.

Ferguson won 38 trophies during a 26-year spell at Old Trafford, and the managers that have followed him have failed to maintain United's dominance.

David Moyes lasted 10 months at the helm, while Louis van Gaal's stint ended after two years in May, but Ranieri believes that the Red Devils have found the right man in Mourinho.

"He may become the new Sir Alex Ferguson," Ranieri told Gazzetta dello Sport. "He will not stay in Manchester for 26 years, but he will leave his mark."

Mourinho, who has been in management since 2000, has won 22 trophies at four different clubs.

The Portuguese coach was sacked by Chelsea in December last year.

Jose Mourinho, Manager of Chelsea makes a point during the UEFA Champions League Group G match between Chelsea FC and FC Porto at Stamford Bridge on December 9, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.
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