Manchester United have denied having a pre-contract agreement with Jose Mourinho, who is expected to be appointed as their new manager following Louis van Gaal’s exit.
Van Gaal parted company with United on Monday evening following widespread reports his future was in jeopardy despite leading the side to FA Cup glory at Wembley on Saturday.
The Dutchman failed to clinch Champions League qualification this season and came under significant pressure for his side’s style of football.
Sources have told Theinfostride that Mourinho has agreed a deal to become United’s next boss and is expected to be officially appointed by the club this week.
It was reported by the Daily Mail that United paid Mourinho, who had been linked with Paris Saint-Germain, £4 million not to take a job elsewhere as they decided the fate of Van Gaal.
However, a spokesman told The Times: “It is completely untrue that there was any pre-contract agreement or any payment to any person in connection with the manager’s position.”
Mourinho was sacked by Chelsea in December following a poor defence of their 2014-15 Premier League title.
Sources have also told us that Van Gaal’s assistant, Ryan Giggs, is considering his future as he is set to be offered a different role.
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