Mourinho signs pre-contract with Man Utd - reports

Jose Mourinho has signed a pre-contract agreement with Manchester United with a view to replacing Louis van Gaal as manager of the English giant next season, Spanish newspaper El Pais reported on Sunday.

Citing sources from Gestifute, the agency company owned by Mourinho's representative Jorge Mendes, El Pais suggests a deal has been struck that could see the former Chelsea boss make 15 million pounds ($21.7 million), even if he does not end up taking charge at Old Trafford.

If United does not complete the deal by May 1, Mourinho will be entitled to 5 million pounds compensation, should negotiations drag on beyond June 1 or break down, the 20-time English champion would owe the Portuguese a further 10 million pounds.