Manchester United have agreed a deal with former Chelsea FC boss Jose Mourinho that will make the Portuguese the new manager at Old Trafford, according to various reports from the English media.
Jose Mourinho has been on the forefront of the news this week, ever since former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal was sacked by the club, just two days after the Dutchman won them their first trophy (FA Cup) in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.
After a week-long saga, both parties have reportedly agreed on a deal, with Sky Sports reporting that Jose Mourinho has already signed a contract with Manchester United. Interestingly, former United defender Rio Ferdinand also confirmed on his Twitter handle that Mourinho has indeed “signed” for Manchester United.
Jose.. Signed.. Sealed.. Delivered! #Mourinho announced @ManUtd manager!! My thoughts – https://t.co/UYNsLR3W6H pic.twitter.com/MAVbSgKuqs
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) May 26, 2016
Mourinho’s agent has reportedly been in talks with Manchester United throughout the week, trying to hammer out various details of the Portuguese manager’s contract. One of the main issues with the new deal was that Chelsea still held the image rights to Mourinho’s name. That issue has been sorted out though, and the two parties have agreed on a three year deal, according to The Guardian.
However, there are come conflicting reports about the status of the agreement between the two parties, with the Daily Mirror and the BBC reporting that Moruinho has not signed the contract as of yet. These reports suggest that there has only been a verbal agreement between the two parties.
There was obviously some excitement among the Manchester United fans at the latest development in this story. Here are a couple of the best reactions.
The special one is now the manager of the most special club on earth
Welcome Jose! #Mourinho #MourinhoToUnited #MUFC pic.twitter.com/mrFnbS6H8n— Casey Christie (@Casey_Christie) May 26, 2016
Three years too late! #MourinhoToUnited
— Abs H (@Abs_786) May 26, 2016
However, this news was not taken so well by the Chelsea faithful, who still hold Mourinho in high regards.
Chelsea fans after #Mourinho signing a contract with Man United. #MourinhoToUnited pic.twitter.com/CRGw1sXeja
— Nanguti (@nangutikevin) May 26, 2016
The love of your life marrying your nemesis – I don’t know how that feels, but I think it feels something like this. #MourinhoToUnited
— Kashish (@fraudiantheory) May 26, 2016
Not all Manchester United fans were too pleased at Mourinho’s appointment though.
Ready for a few seasons boring as Chelsea played last couple of years #mufc #MourinhoToUnited #Mourinho #notfootballonlymoney
— PeterHamelinck (@pronoid1969) May 26, 2016
First time, someone joins the ‘family’ and I’m least bothered.
Btw, try playing like the #RedDevils, that’s it. #MourinhoToUnited— Shrutanwita (@Shrutanwita) May 26, 2016
However, whatever the opinion of the different fans may be, the Mourinho saga, as this particular fan points out, has gone on for too long.
The #MourinhoToUnited saga has dragged out that long I don’t think anyone actually cares anymore now he’s finally officially been appointed.
— Beth Prescott (@PrescottBeth) May 26, 2016
