The pair have worked in tandem for 17 years but will go their separate ways at the end of the season. Mourinho said on the United website: “17 years… in Leiria, Porto, London, Milan, Madrid, London again and Manchester. The intelligent student is now a football expert, ready for a successful career as a manager.” #MUFC announces that assistant manager Rui Faria is to leave the club at the end of the season. Rui Faria (centre) “My heartfelt thanks go to the manager, Jose Mourinho, for the belief he had in me, all those years ago, when it all was just a student dream. “I would also like to thank Manchester United and all the clubs where I have had the privilege of working during this period.

Source: Irish Independent May 12, 2018 19:07 UTC