Jose Mourinho is on the verge of landing the job he has coveted since 2013, with Manchester United set to appoint the former Chelsea manager as Louis van Gaal's replacement.
United sacked Van Gaal on Monday, despite the Dutch coach leading the Red Devils to victory over Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final just two days beforehand.
Van Gaal's position has been under pressure ever since he failed to guide United to a top-four finish and the club's hierarchy have decided to call time on his tenure.
Mourinho has been linked with the United job for several months and is expected to be confirmed as the new boss at Old Trafford later this week.
The Portuguese coach is no stranger to United, effectively announcing himself on the world stage with a dramatic knee slide at Old Trafford during Porto's successful Champions League run - a triumph that helped him land the Chelsea job.
Mourinho has also been involved in a number of controversial clashes with past Old Trafford managers including Sir Alex Ferguson, David Moyes, and Van Gaal, and was passed up for the top job in 2013 when Moyes was hired instead.
The Special One has finally gotten his wish to belatedly follow in Ferguson's footsteps, but faces a tough task to restore the club to their former glory after three years without a title - and no Champions League football next season.
With Mourinho's next step all but confirmed, scroll through the gallery above to relive some of the Portuguese's most memorable meetings with his potential employers...
