Manchester United appoint Jose Mourinho as manager

Former Real Madrid manager replaces Louis Van Gaal, who was sacked by Red Devils on Tuesday


Reuters May 26, 2016
Jose Mourinho. PHOTO: AFP

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.


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

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

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Blunt | 7 years ago | Reply I've got nothing to say on this appointment.
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