I'm a great coach but I don't want to be special any more says former Chelsea boss Jose as he signs up with Inter

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Less than a year after his departure from Chelsea, the Portuguese tactician - who once described himself as "the special one" - has taken the helm of the three-time defending champions Inter with the aim of taking them to greater heights in Europe.

Getting shirty: Mourinho, the new Inter Milan coach, poses during the official presentation at the Milanese team's training centre in Appiano Gentile, near Como Lake

Mourinho, 45, has replaced Roberto Mancini on a three-year contract. "I am Mourinho - period," he said at his introductory press conference at Inter's training ground.

"I have arrived to a special club and I believe I am a great coach but I don't want to be special."

High-profile appointment: Jose Mourinho is surrounded by photographers after his unveiling as Inter boss

Mourinho, a controversial figure in England, because of his outspoken nature, claims he will not have a different approach in Serie A.

He said: "I don't change - I am the same person as I was before, with the same mission and the same passion for my work.

"I have always believed that I would like to work in Italy and at a great club."

Dream team? Mourinho (right) poses with his new assistant coach Giuseppe Baresi at the San Siro

Mourinho has signed a three-year contract and will work alongside Rui Farias, Silvino and Andrei Villas Boas and the assistant coach will be Giuseppe Baresi.

The Portuguese continued: "I want to thank (Inter president) Massimo Moratti and (sporting director) Marco Branca that have given me this opportunity.

"For me this is a very important challenge but I believe that it could be very enjoyable also for you (the media)."