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Jose Mourinho sends message to fans: This is why I have joined Manchester United
JOSE MOURINHO says it is a "special honour" to have signed for Manchester United after the club confirmed his appointment this morning.
Jose Mourinho has been appointed as Manchester United's new manager
Express Sport understands he has signed a three-year contract worth £36million.
Mourinho, 53, succeeds Dutchman Louis van Gaal who was sacked as manager on Monday.
The Portuguese boss' agent Jorge Mendes has been in negotiations with United officials for three days to secure the deal.
"To become Manchester United manager is a special honour in the game," he told manutd.com.
"It is a club known and admired throughout the world.
"There is a mystique and a romance about it which no other club can match.
We are delighted to announce Jose Mourinho is our new manager! Full statement: https://t.co/PDiHMIWnpd #WelcomeJose pic.twitter.com/eZ8NBSz2up
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 27, 2016
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"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."
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