Former Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho has officially been confirmed as the new Manchester United coach by the club this morning. He has signed a 3year deal worth £45m and is immediately tasked with winning the premier league. Announcing the appointment on Manutd.com, Man U Executive vice chairman Ed Woodward said:
"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."
Speaking about his new appointment, José Mourinho said:
"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."
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