5 Managers who went out on a high like Zidane

France v Brazil - International Friendly
Zidane has left big boots to fill at Real Madrid

#1 Jose Mourinho (Inter Milan) - 2010

Bayern Muenchen v Inter Milan - UEFA Champions League Final
Mourinho took Inter to the top in Europe

Mourinho was in Milan for a short period of two seasons but boy were those two good seasons. He won the league in his first season in charge but his second season was the hallmark of his time in Italy.

He strengthened his team considerably in the summer and the effect was clear. Inter won the Serie A, Champions League, and the Coppa Italia titles, firmly putting Mourinho on the Mount Rushmore of managers.

Inter defeated Barcelona 3-2 in the semi-finals, a result which Mourinho labeled as the best moment of his career.

Owing to his tremendous success, Real Madrid came calling and a world record compensation deal was agreed as Inter let the Portuguese go. What a way to bow out though. Absolutely sensational.

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