Sulley Muntari: Jose Mourinhoâ??s instant call that changed everything

[caption id=attachment_1220468 align=alignnone width=1024] ROME - SEPTEMBER 25: Sulley Muntari of Inter Milan in action during the Serie A match between Roma and Inter Milan at Stadio Olimpico on September 26, 2010 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Bellini/Getty Images)[/caption]Sulley Muntaris career took a decisive turn in 2008 when Jose Mourinho personally called him with an irresistible offer.The former Ghanaian international, who was then with Portsmouth, had impressed the Portuguese manager during the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, setting the stage for a life-changing transfer.Muntari joined Inter in July 2008, and under Mourinhos guidance, he became an integral part of the Nerazzurri. His debut season saw him win the Serie A title, and he played a crucial role in the clubs historic treble-winning campaign in 200910, lifting the Serie A, Coppa Italia, and UEFA Champions League trophies.Reflecting on his move in an interview with Flashscore, Muntari recalled Mourinhos no-nonsense approach:During training, I put in some really nice crosses, and Redknapp laughed, saying, That's why the top teams like Inter want to buy you. That same day, Jose called me and simply said, You want to play for me? I said yes, and he replied, I'll see you in Milan tomorrow. The next day, I signed for Inter. The rest was history. Read Full Story