Steven Gerrard makes Jose Mourinho admission after backing out of Chelsea transferLiverpool legend Steven Gerrard has opened up on Jose Mourinho's attempts to sign him at Chelsea - and why the move really never happenedView 2 Images Former Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard was heavily linked with Chelsea during his playing days (Image: Photo by Ryan Crockett/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has revealed just how hard it was not to be charmed by Jose Mourinho after he tried to sign him during his first spell at Chelsea. Given this, it's hardly surprising that Gerrard was linked with several top European clubs during his playing career, most notably Chelsea. View 2 Images Jose Mourinho came close to convincing Steven Gerrard to leave Liverpool and join Chelsea (Image: Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)‌"A phone number on my phone that I didn't recognise [was how I learned of Chelsea's interest]," Gerrard revealed. "I called it back and it was Jose Mourinho. ‌One of the key elements that led Gerrard to consider a move to Chelsea was Mourinho's persuasive power.

Source: Daily Mirror December 23, 2025 05:12 UTC