Manchester United have confirmed signing Jose Mourinho as chief coach for the next three seasons.The 53-year-old Portuguese has aso been given the option to continue with the club until 2020.
"Quite simply the best manager in the game today. He has won trophies and inspired players in countries across Europe and, of course, he knows the Premier League very well, having won three titles here," United vice-president Ed Woodward was quoted as saying.
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"I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome him to Manchester United. His track record of success is ideal to take the club forward," he added.
Mourinho replaces Dutchman Louis van Gaal, who led the club to victory in the FA Cup, but failed to qualify for the Champions League as they finished fifth in the EPL.
Mourinho, who was fired by Chelsea in December 2015, said the appointment "is a special honour in the game".
"I have always felt an affinity with Old Trafford; it has hosted some important memories for me in my career and I have always enjoyed a rapport with the United fans. I'm looking forward to being their manager and enjoying their magnificent support in the coming years," he added.