Mourinho joins the net after receiving his compensation from Manchester United

LONDON (Reuters) – Jose Mourinho will join his squad on Monday, the English sports press agency said the same day the English media announced that the coach had been compensated for Manchester United, who l? had fired last month.

"This week, Mourinho will join the 2019 Asian Cup and the Premier League, which will broadcast exclusively in the Middle East and North Africa," the network said in a statement posted on its website.

"We are delighted to welcome Jose Mourinho and hope that his critical analysis and his charismatic personality will impress millions of viewers," said Jonathan Whithead, quoted by the channel.

Earlier in the day, reports in the UK press reported that United had released Mourinho after paying a 15 million pound ($ 19 million) compensation, which could allow him to return to training and possibly Former Real Madrid Club.

According to the English newspaper The Sun, United accepted the terms of payment after a meeting between Portuguese commercial agent George Mandish and Vice President Ed Woodward.

A source close to Mourinho, who was linked to a contract with United until the end of the 2019-2020 season with the possibility of an extension of an extra season, told the Daily Mail that both parties reached a consensus agreement.

"Mourinho's contract with Manchester United is no problem." We reached an agreement on everything, she added. Jose can get a new job, but he's not in a hurry. "

"There was no discussion, but they (Real) called José after the dismissal of (Julien) Lobetigi in October," the paper said, referring to the return of Mourinho to the club that had been called. he had coached between 2010 and 2013. He told them that he was the Manchester United manager and that he was totally engaged in the club. "

Real Madrid have appointed Santiago Solari as the club's successor, earning them the title of champion of the Liga, the Spanish Cup and the Super Cup.

United had sacked Mourinho on Dec. 18, ending his controversial manager's season since the summer of 2016, after recording the worst start to the season in 28 years.

The team of "Red Devils" has been assigned to the former Norwegian player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, until the end of the season.

(AFP)