Former Manchester United academy chief Nicky Butt says Jose Mourinho spotted Mason Greenwood at 15 years of age.
In his former role as head of first-team development at United meant he got to work closely with Mourinho during his time as manager between 2016 and 2018.
Butt told The Athletic: "I was his academy manager so I wondered what it would be like.
"The reality was that he spoke to me every single morning at breakfast.
"He asked me about young players, he was approachable, he was helpful.
"He was single-minded and selfish – and whether you like it or not, that's what the best managers are.
"He would ask me which players I wanted to move up.
"He asked, 'Who is this kid Greenwood?' when Mason was 15.
“He said 'bring him to train with us', and I said, 'We can't, because he's at school and there are rules and regulations'."
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