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The dismissal of Mourinho cost Manchester United $ 25 million
AFP
February 14, 2019
MANCHESTER (Reuters) – Former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho was sacked in December for 20 million pounds, Manchester United said on Thursday.
In its report on the results of the second quarter of the financial year, the Group has identified an extraordinary amount of £ 19.6 million ("$ 25 million"), which corresponds to the compensation paid to Mourinho and the two assistants who have left as a result of his dismissal on December 18. The worst league start since 1990.
The Red Devils were tasked with the temporary training until the end of the season for their former Norwegian player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who took the start of a banner with ten wins and draws during of the first 11 games. It will be his first defeat on Tuesday in front of Paris Saint-Germain (2-0). The final of the Champions League.
In the Solskjaer era, Solskjaer climbed to fourth place in the Premiership Championship, last in the Champions League next season, with a points difference against Arsenal and Chelsea.
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Ed Woodward, executive vice president of the club, praised the positive impact of Solskjaer's sponsorship of the club between 1996 and 2007 under the orders of former coach Sir Alex Ferguson, relying mainly on Mike Fillan, the former Scottish right-hand man. "The nomination of Ole and Mike as a temporary coach and assistant coach has had a positive impact on the overall club," said Woodward. "We are delighted with the improvement of the performance since December and we hope for a solid conclusion for the 2018-2019 season. "
In the financial report, the club reported a net profit of 208.6 million euros in the second quarter.
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