Jaguar let the cat out of the bag on Thursday when they revealed that Manchester United had landed their man, Jose Mourinho on a four-year deal. Mourinho has created a template for success – which he has achieved at every club he has been with since Porto.
While a lot of romanticists believe Mourinho’s teams are not able to play riveting football, others have answered that clubs ultimately need success, however they achieve it [leave Arsenal out of this].
So, Mourinho has arrived at Old Trafford, at a club he has always eyed, because of his adulation for the retired Sir Alex Ferguson.
And with a Mourinho appointment, there are three sure things to happen in the next three years:
- Most young players will find it hard to play
Mourinho does not have time to cuddle and pet. This is because he wants to win and he does it with proven professionals not 17 or 18-year-olds! He is passionate and driven and may seem over-bearing but all his senses are geared towards winning, which ultimately means he does not have that ‘time’ to be correcting all the time. He does not give long ropes for mistakes – it could be one strike and you are out. Check out the names that the Portuguese will look to bring in with the £200million that will be handed to him.
- They will probably win the league next season
From Chelsea to Inter Milan to Real Madrid, Mourinho has picked the title in his second year in charge. This template is using the first year to get 80% of the team ready for the assault and getting in two or three players in the summer to complete the jigsaw puzzle. If he does not lead United to the title in his first season, then almost surely, they will win it in the second – you can take that to the bank!
- He will pick fights within his organisation in the third year
With the third year comes Mourinho’s itching feet. He will pick fights within his own organisation – against a director or against a club icon and things would escalate from there. But he has always said that he wants to create a dynasty – something he could not achieve at Chelsea, but he could have finally found the settled place to create that dynasty. United have had just four managers in the last 30 years though they have had three in the last three!
Mourinho’s wins Porto (2002-2004) Win percentage: 71.65
Trophies: Primeira Liga (2003, 2004); Portuguese Cup (2003); UEFA Cup (2003); Champions League (2004)
Chelsea (2004-2007) Win percentage: 67.03
Trophies: Premier League (2005, 2006); League Cup (2005, 2007); FA Cup (2007)
Inter Milan (2008-2010) Win percentage: 62.04
Trophies: Serie A (2009, 2010); Italian Cup (2010); Champions League (2010)
Real Madrid (2010-2013) Win percentage: 71.91
Trophies: Primera Division (2012); Copa del Rey (2011)
Chelsea (second spell: 2013-2015) Win percentage: 58.82
Trophies: Premier League (2015); League Cup (2015)
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