United not commenting on report that Mourinho is new manager
Posted May 26, 2016 7:00 am
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Manchester United is not commenting on a report that Jose Mourinho has signed a contract to become the club's new manager.
British broadcaster Sky Sports said Thursday that Mourinho has been appointed by United. The club hasn't announced the deal.
Former United defender Rio Ferdinand posted on Facebook his "congratulations to Jose on being announced manager of the biggest club in the world!"
Louis van Gaal was fired as United manager on Monday, and Mourinho's representative and United have held talks this week.
FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016 file photo, Manchester United's manager Louis van Gaal waves as he takes to the touchline before the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Stoke City at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England. Manchester United has fired manager Louis van Gaal after two turbulent years at the English Premier League club, it was reported on Monday, May 23, 2016. Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is expected to replace Van Gaal. (AP Photo/Jon Super, File)
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