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'He wanted to sign me at Chelsea': Spanish veteran Joaquin reveals the reason behind his hug with Roma boss Jose Mourinho following Europa League substitution... as the 41-year-old also claimed that this is his last season playing football

Spanish icon Joaquin has claimed that Jose Mourinho tried to sign him when he was the manager of Chelsea.

The pair recently faced off against each other in the Europa League and, upon Joaquin being substituted, they shared a hug.

Talking about the embrace after the game, the 41-year-old revealed their admiration for each other and claimed that Mourinho even tried to sign him in years gone by.

'He wanted to sign me': Joaquin, left, and Jose Mourinho, right, sharing a hug during the game

'He wanted to sign me': Joaquin, left, and Jose Mourinho, right, sharing a hug during the game

Speaking to DAZN, the veteran midfielder said: 'I respect Mourinho and his career, I am proud that he hugged me because it means that he feels the same.