Jose Mourinho has been named Manchester United manager after the club released a statement to confirm his appointment with the former Chelsea boss signing a three-year deal with the Blues at Old Trafford.
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United' executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward:José is quite simply the best manager in the game today. He has won trophies and inspired players in countries across Europe and, of course, he knows the Premier League very well, having won three titles here.
"I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome him to Manchester United. His track record of success is ideal to take the club forward.
Jose Mourinho in return said that to become Manchester United manager is a special honour in the game. It is a club known and admired throughout the world. There is a mystique and a romance about it which no other club can match.
I have always felt an affinity with Old Trafford; it has hosted some important memories for me in my career and I have always enjoyed a rapport with the United fans. I’m looking forward to being their manager and enjoying their magnificent support in the coming years.
Manchester United have finally confirmed Jose Mourinho as manager.
The Dondi Gist understands that Mourinho has penned a three-year contract with an incredible £10m-a-year, with extra incentives should he win either the Premier League or the Champions League should he succeed in taking United back into the competitoin after dropping out of next season's tournament.
Stay with us as we bring you all the latest from the club as well as reaction from the football world.Source is The Independent News.
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