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DONE DEAL: Mourinho completes Manchester United move?

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5 years ago

February 10, 2016

Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has disclosed to friends and associates he will become Manchester United’s manager at the end of the season, according to reports in several British newspapers today February 10.
Louis Van Gaal and Jose Mourinho in conversation
Top newspapers which include The Daily Mail, Daily Star, Daily Mirror and Daily Telegraph all quoted an unnamed source close to the former Real Madrid manager as saying the contract to replace Louis Van Gaal was a “done deal”.
It would be recalled that Mourinho who was sacked by Chelsea in December 2015, last week revealed that he would be back in management , preferably in England.
Also, Van Gaal, who has another year left on his contract after this season has been heavily criticised by fans of Manchester United and also in the media and these has raised speculation about his future at United.
It was also reported that the pressure is taking a toll on Van Gaal’s family life which could prompt him to walk away from Old Trafford at the end of the current campaign.
LVG made the offer to executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward after the 1 – 0 home defeat by Southampton and the pair talked again the following day.
However, much will depend on if Manchester United’s form improve between now and the end of the season.
The Dutchman has to ensure United qualify for the UEFA champions league; failure to do so may automatically certify his exit from United.