Meanwhile, Eric Bailly has been confirmed as Mourinho’s first Manchester United signing after the Villarreal defender passed his medical at Old Trafford.
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Jose Mourinho seems to have taken into his new role as Manchester United manager like a fish to water. I think this will be Carrick’s last contract at the club and he may even have much reduced game time next season, but as Jose Mourinho said his experience and knowledge will be invaluable to such a young squad.
Harnessing him will be integral in determining his future at Old Trafford, and what better person for the job than “The Special One” himself.
“It’s a dream come true to be joining Manchester United”, Bailly said as posted on the official Manchester United site.
But De Gea, who was reportedly ready to leave had Van Gaal stayed on as boss, believes Mourinho can lead United back to the English summit.
What he does bring to England is strength and pace which will see him in good stead against the likes of Sergio Aguero and Harry Kane. “We look forward to working with him to help nurture that raw talent and fulfil his potential”.
Is this how Manchester United could line up next season?
He played 47 times for Villarreal after joining in 2015 from Espanyol, impressing in a back four that conceded only 35 goals in 38 La Liga matches last season and reached the Europa League semi-finals, losing to Liverpool.
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Mourinho was glowing in his praise of the 34-year-old and says that he is looking forward to working with the long-serving midfielder.
