Jermain Defoe has disclosed Jose Mourinho’s another side as he revealed the former Manchester United manager offered his support following the demise of Bradley Lowery.
The little Sunderland supporter died last year and was very close to former Sunderland forward Defoe. The English international took the initiative to be with Lowery in his last time who was suffering from cancer.
Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United on Tuesday following United’s worst start to the ongoing season. The Red Devils rarely looked frightening this term and their 3-1 defeat at the hands of Liverpool might have played a big part in his dismissal.
Defoe opens up after Mourinho’s departure insisting the Portuguese does have a golden heart. “Not many people know this – I remember going through my stuff with Bradley and he (Jose) called me out of the blue.
“He said ‘how are you? How’s Bradley’s family?’ I was quite taken aback and really surprised.
“Away from football, he’s an amazing human being. I wish him well for the future.”
He went on to add, “If I’m totally honest, I’ve been a little bit surprised with some of the negativity that’s surrounded his name. Not just now but for the whole season, and maybe even last season.
“I’m one of those people – and it doesn’t matter what sport it is – I always appreciate greatness. I think he’s one of the greats.
“He’s a legend and at the end of the day, some things just don’t work out. As players, you go to clubs and it just doesn’t work out.
“Looking forward, maybe he’ll take a break and we’ll see what happens. But I’m sure he won’t be short of options.”
