Manchester United will now have to pay him £18million – the equivalent of a year’s salary after they have fired sack him and ‘up to £22.5million’ if they are ‘still in the Champions League or in contention for a top-four place.’
Mourinho signed a contract extension at Manchester United, committing his future to the club until 2020 with the option of another year. His previous deal was set to expire at the end of this season.
The right man, at the wrong time.
Thank you for everything, Jose. It was the right time to leave. For one last time….
MOURINHO’S RED AND WHITE ARMY! #mufc pic.twitter.com/K0hebtUfj4
— United Xtra (@utdxtra) December 18, 2018
Mourinho, who was appointed as Louis van Gaal’s successor in the summer of 2016, said he was “delighted” that United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward had offered to extend his stay at Old Trafford after EFL Cup and Europa League triumphs in his debut campaign.
He then Said; “I am really honoured and proud to be Manchester United manager,” he said. “I would like to say a big thank you to the owners and to Mr Woodward for the recognition of my hard work and dedication.”
It still is a lot of money, but much lesser than what it would be if he goes immediately. It is also pertinent to note that predecessors David Moyes and Louis Van Gaal were never given any sign of an imminent departure by Executive Vice-Chairman Ed Woodward, who will be responsible for sacking Jose Mourinho if it is required.
All said and done, Mourinho leaving Old Trafford could be a costly affair, but one that might well be needed to see the club progress in the right direction.