Newly reappointed Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho speaks during a news conference at Stamford Bridge stadium in London June 10, 2013. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett
LONDON (Reuters) - Jose Mourinho has rejected the notion Roman Abramovich interfered in team affairs in his first spell as Chelsea manager and also denied the Russian owner went over his head to land big-money buy Andriy Shevchenko in 2006.
Mourinho said he was in complete control of all playing matters between 2004-07 and also gave an insight into the behind-the-scenes activity that led to the signing of AC Milan striker Shevchenko for 30 million pounds ($47.04 million).
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