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Manchester United appoints Jose Mourinho as new manager

Reuters Published May 26, 2016
Jose Mourinho arrives back at his home in central London. — AFP
Jose Mourinho arrives back at his home in central London. — AFP

LONDON: Manchester United have appointed Jose Mourinho as their new manager, Sky Sports News reported on Thursday.

The 53-year-old Portuguese replaces Dutchman Louis van Gaal whose two-year reign at Old Trafford ended on Monday, two days after United lifted the FA Cup.

The self-styled 'Special One', Mourinho was sacked by Chelsea in December, ending his second spell in charge of the London club.

Jose Mourinho has won 23 trophies since 2003 — Manchester United Facebook page
Jose Mourinho has won 23 trophies since 2003 — Manchester United Facebook page

He has also managed Porto, Inter Milan and Real Madrid.

The prospect of Jose Mourinho becoming Manchester United's next boss has unleashed hopes across Europe of a mega-spending spree by the English giants to get back into the elite.

Manchester United, however, is not commenting on the report that Jose Mourinho has signed a contract to become the club's new manager.

The club is yet to announced the deal. Former United defender Rio Ferdinand posted on Facebook his “congratulations to Jose on being announced manager of the biggest club in the world!"

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YOUKNOWIMRIGHT
May 27, 2016 07:47am
Many had high hopes for LVG when he arrived at MU but his stultified style, typically endless crisscrossing passes in defence and then along the edges just over the halfway line to keep possession rather than using fast, penetrating runs either from the flanks or straight up the guts, frustrated his players and fans alike. Don't know about the Chosen One. Hated his arrogance at Chelsea, and while he has led a number of clubs to trophies, could his best be behind him? The jury is out until we see what he delivers in 12-18 months.
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