Van Gaal was officially let go by the club on Monday despite the FA Cup win, and Mourinho was drafted in only a few days later. “One perspective is the last three years and another perspective is the club history”. The United legend, who has spent 29 years with the club, wants to be given a genuine job at the helm or he will make his way out of the club to search for greener pastures and build up his experience elsewhere.
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“I’m sure he’ll settle in well with the likes of Ryan Giggs, hopefully he’ll stay and support him along with the team”. It’s about winning at the end of the day.
The Portuguese was appointed last week on a three-year contract worth £45m, with the option of an additional year, following the sacking of Louis van Gaal.
Mourinho’s excitement to be taking over a club with a “mystique and a romance” is clear, as is his desire to revive United’s ailing fortunes.
The 53-year-old will be charged with returning United to the top of the English game and restoring their place among European football’s elite, a challenge he is relishing.
“I prefer to forget (United’s) past three years and focus on the giant club I have in my hands now”, Mourinho said.
Terry said: “I think it’s great for English football, not only what Leicester achieved previous year with Claudio Ranieri coming in, Jose and Pep Guardiola up in Manchester, Conte coming to Chelsea as well, there’s a real fight amongst the managers”.
“I’ve said many times before, he’s the best manager I’ve worked under and a real delight. Not many people was happy at Real Madrid”.
The hiring of Mourinho could also spell the end for club great Ryan Giggs after almost 29 years at Old Trafford.
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‘He (Mourinho) is coming in and he’s his own man.
