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Jose Mourinho to Man Utd: Chelsea demand millions before deal is completed
CHELSEA are reportedly asking for millions of pounds as compensation in order for the Jose Mourinho trademark to be passed on.
Jose Mourinho is on the brink of joining Manchester United
Express Sport understands the Portuguese will be formally announced as Louis van Gaal's successor by the end of the week.
Although he has broadly agreed personal terms over the length of his contract and salary, the one sticking point has been image rights.
Mourinho has a commercial deal with Jaguar, while United have sponsorship ties to Chevrolet.
Merchandise including teddy bears and face masks including the name of the former Blues boss are still available to buy on the club’s website.
And the Times claim Chelsea have three separate Mourinho trademarks - the last of which will run out in 2025.
It is thought that until recently, the west London outfit had exclusive rights to reproduce Mourinho’s signature.
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Chelsea first filed to have Mourinho’s trademark for 20 years in 2005, and it is thought the bill could reach several millions of pounds to pass it on to United.
Mourinho, who was sacked by the Blues in December, has won domestic titles in every country he has managed in.
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