Jose Mourinho has been appointed as Manchester United's new manager on a three-year contract. The former Chelsea and Real Madrid manager replaces Louis van Gaal, who was sacked on Monday after two years in the job. Mourinho has been linked with the job for some time and his appointment comes after days of negotiations between the two parties. The 53-year-old Portuguese, dressed smartly in a black suit, returned to his central London home shortly before 5pm on Thursday afternoon after signing his United contract at a hotel. More to follow.

Source: The Star May 27, 2016 02:56 UTC