Jose Mourinho has signed a contract to become the new manager of Manchester United.

The Portuguese 'Special one' concluded talks at a central London hotel at around 5pm on Thursday to succeed Louis van Gaal as the new boss at Old Trafford.

Sky Sports News HQ broke the news after Mourinho returned home at 5.20pm with documents in his hand and a bottle of red wine, having met with United's executive vice chairman Ed Woodward to complete the deal. The club has so far remained silent on the reports.