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Mourinho’s ‘Special One’ Line Corrected: He Said ‘I Think I’m a Special One’

Recent reporting revisits his 2004 introduction during a week of heightened interest in his new Benfica post.

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Overview

  • An article published September 29 clarifies that at his 2004 Chelsea unveiling Mourinho said, "I think I’m a special one" as part of a longer answer.
  • Fans and media later shortened the remark into the more definitive "I’m the special one," shaping his public persona over time.
  • Mourinho’s Chelsea tenure produced major silverware, including three Premier League titles, three League Cups, an FA Cup and a Community Shield.
  • Transfermarkt figures cited in the coverage list 321 matches and 204 wins for Mourinho across his two spells in charge of Chelsea.
  • The renewed focus arrives as he takes over at Benfica in September 2025 and returns to Stamford Bridge for a Champions League league-phase match.