Manchester United have announced that former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has become their new manager.
Mourinho, who has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford, succeeds Dutch coach Louis van Gaal who parted ways with the club on Monday after he failed to secure a place in next season's Champions League.
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
The appointment of the Portuguese coach, 53, was announced just days after United's FA Cup final against Crystal Palace and issues surrounding image rights played a part in delaying the process.