Jose Mourinho has reportedly signed a three-year deal with Manchester United ahead of being formally announced as the club's new manager.
According to the Guardian, Mourinho and his agent Jorge Mendes have been in negotiations with Ed Woodward, United's executive vice-chairman, throughout the week which culminated in the Portuguese manager inking a deal with the Old Trafford club on Thursday.
Mourinho, who was sacked by Chelsea in December last year, had been widely seen as the favourite to replace Louis van Gaal, who came under constant criticism amid United's failure to qualify for the Champions League.
According to reports, the 53-year-old will have a minimum of 150 million pounds to spend on players, with former Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic being increasingly linked with a move to Old Trafford.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app