Twitter reacts to Jose Mourinho's arrival at Manchester United
On Friday, following a long week of speculation, Jose Mourinho was finally appointed the new manager of Manchester United on a three-year deal with an option to stay at the club until at least 2020.
The Portuguese coach replaced Louis van Gaal after his two-year stretch at Old Trafford ended on Monday following a poor season in the Premier League.
Understandably, after a long drawn-out process, the Twittersphere exploded into life once 'The Special One' was confirmed as the Red Devils' new leader.
Everyone had their say:
It's official! #WelcomeJose pic.twitter.com/6QK3ZbVKae
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 27, 2016
#WelcomeJose https://t.co/vxqW0BaGfM
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 27, 2016
What a CV! #WelcomeJose https://t.co/6YRNAhzbsK
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 27, 2016
Manchester United statement confirming appointment of Jose Mourinho on initial three-year contract #MUFC pic.twitter.com/vQs5VfitOo
— Oliver Kay (@OliverKayTimes) May 27, 2016
It's precisely that "mystique & romance" about #MUFC that makes me wonder if Mourinho is right for them. Still, he'll make them strong again
— Oliver Kay (@OliverKayTimes) May 27, 2016
Jose.. Signed.. Sealed.. Delivered! #Mourinho announced @ManUtd manager!! My thoughts - https://t.co/UYNsLR3W6H pic.twitter.com/MAVbSgKuqs
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) May 26, 2016
Great start to the day pic.twitter.com/NkszIDbLKp
— Philip Neville (@fizzer18) May 27, 2016
Un nuevo diablo rojo.
— adidas_ES (@adidas_ES) May 27, 2016
Jose Mourinho: bienvenido al Manchester United.#FirstNeverFollows pic.twitter.com/E6iVoUZGns
#Mourinho is officially @ManUtd manager ! He has signed the contract !!!!!
— Boris Becker (@TheBorisBecker) May 26, 2016
"To become Manchester United manager is a special honor in the game," Mourinho said on his arrival at Old Trafford.
"It is a club known and admired throughout the world. There is a mystique and a romance about it which no other club can match.
"I have always felt an affinity with Old Trafford; it has hosted some important memories for me in my career and I have always enjoyed a rapport with the United fans."
The 53-year-old managed Chelsea over two spells in the Premier League, and some of their supporters weren't too happy about his comments.
However, after three years of mediocrity, it seems there are mixed feelings among the Manchester United fanbase.
#WelcomeJose pic.twitter.com/7VfjGiT5RI
— Emmanuel (@Spiceemman) May 27, 2016
So if Ed thinks Jose is the 'best manager in the game today', why did he appoint Moyes in 2013?! #rhetoricalquestion
— Barney @Red News (@barneyrednews) May 27, 2016
Mourinho will do well to trump the bad suits of Moyes and Van Gaal today #mufc
— Rudi (@RudiMufc) May 27, 2016
Jose Mourinho in the job he's really wanted for many years & his delight is clearly there. Will be a huge boost to all at #mufc #welcomejose
— Andrew Kilduff (@TuftyMUFC) May 27, 2016
