Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has wished Brendan Rodgers all the best for the new season at Swansea City.
The Swans manager worked with Mourinho at Chelsea.
The Daily Mail reports Mourinho sent Rodgers a text this week: "Man City first game? Three points guaranteed for you top man! - Jose." "Yes, there is a mutual respect," says Rodgers. "We just got on as people. We have lots of similar interests and we even have the same birthday. It's the aspects of normal life that bind people together.
"But when it comes to football management and our teams, I work differently to Jose and I wouldn't copy anything he did.
"He has obviously been fantastic for my career and I'm grateful. But many other people have influenced me too and managing is about what you are and your own identity."
