Jose Mourinho is the perfect choice for Manchester United, says former Chelsea and Porto midfielder Deco

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James Benge24 May 2016

Jose Mourinho is the man to rebuild Manchester United, according to former Portugal midfielder Deco, after three years in which Sir Alex Ferguson’s dynasty has crumbled.

On Monday Louis van Gaal became the second manager to depart Old Trafford since Ferguson’s retirement, with Mourinho expected to be announced as his replacement in the coming days.

United considered Mourinho before appointing David Moyes in 2013 but after finishes of seventh, fourth and fifth under the former Everton manager and Van Gaal are now set to hand the role to the four-time Premier League champion and double European Cup winner Mourinho.

Deco was the creative nucleus of Mourinho’s Porto side from 2002 to 2004, winning the Champions League in what would be both individual’s final season in the Portuguese league. And the 38-year-old is convinced that there is no better candidate than his former manager to take over at an ailing Manchester United.

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“In my opinion he’s the right man for the right job,” Deco said. “United need to bring back their history and I think Mourinho is the perfect choice.”

Mourinho has been out of work since being sacked by Chelsea in December. He departed the Blues seven months after winning the Premier League title with his side 16th in the table and just one point above the relegation zone.

United vice-chairman Ed Woodward and Mourinho’s representatives met in London on Tuesday morning, with confirmation of the Portuguese manager’s new role expected in the coming days.

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