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Mourinho writes six-page Manchester United job application - reports

Xinhua, January 24, 2016 Adjust font size:

Jose Mourinho has written a six-page job application letter to Manchester United, hoping to succeed Louis van Gaal as manager, according to English media reports.

The Independent claimed that the 52-year-old Mourinho outlined in detail his blueprint to resuscitate the Manchester United who slumped to a 1-0 loss to Southampton on Saturday.

After the defeat, the frustrated Old Trafford fans booed their team off the pitch.

According to the report, Mourinho used the letter to pledge his commitment to adapting his style of management to the Manchester United. Enditem