PogbaReUnited; Becomes the world's most expensive player

France mid fielder Paul Pogba has signed for Manchester United, four years after he was allowed to leave for free by Sir Alex Ferguson. He has definitely worked hard since then, becoming a player that every club wanted. This initial £89.5 million deal makes him the most expensive player in the world, crossing the fee paid by Real Madrid for Gareth Bale

Pogba is reported to earn an astonishing £104 million pre tax salary over five years, a figure that put off Real Madrid, who were also running for his signature, with Cristiano Ronaldo the only Los Blancos star to earn more than that amount.

The Frenchman made just seven appearances for United during his initial stint with the club, and failed to complete ninety minutes in the Premier League under the management of Sir Alex.

The transfer represents the latest arrival under Mourinho, with United having embarked on a major recruitment drive this summer having already acquired the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Eric Bailly.

It has also been confirmed that Paul will be wearing the number 6 jersey for the club, which has previously been worn by players like Garry Pallister, Rio Ferdinand, and many more.

It'll be intriguing to see whether Pogba lives up to his price tag, or will this turn out to be a financial disaster for the club. Many would be rooting for the former case I'm certain.

First match silverware for Jose; Zlatan wins it for United

Manchester United beat Leicester City 2-1 to lift the FA Community Shield for a record twenty first time. Jose Mourinho was managing his first official game with Man United, and new superstar signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the winner for the club, heading the ball into the right corner of the net in the 83rd minute.
French mid fielder Jesse Lingard scored a marvellous solo goal in the first half to give the Reds the lead, but Leicester striker Jamie Vardy equalised early on in the second half, after an extremely poor back pass by Marouane Fellaini.
The match seemed to be heading to penalty kicks, (Community shield matches do not have extra time) but Zlatan had something else in his mind. To the delight of the United fans, it was the Swedish striker who scored the late winner in the match and won a title for his new club in his first match for them.
Centre back Eric Bailly received his official debut too, and barring some unnecessary tackles, he had an appreciable game, his pace and strength is something to watch. Another new signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan made an appearance late in the 90th minute.
The result was in the favour of the Reds, but there is certainly a huge scope for improvement for Jose Mourinho and Co, as the Premier League kicks off the next week.

Zlatan debuts, impresses. United dominate Galatasaray

Manchester United ended their pre season on a high, after they beat Galatasaray 5-2, despite trailing 1-2 at half time.
Zlatan made his unofficial debut with the club, and scored an audacious overhead kick just four minutes after kick off, displaying the class other Premier League clubs will have to face.
Eighteen minutes later, Galatasaray drew level through Sinan Gumus, who headed the ball past David De Gea after a well threaded cross from Wesley Sneijder and some dreadful marking from Zlatan.
The Turkish side marched ahead in the 40th minute, when the impressive Bruma curled the ball around De Gea, into the right corner.
In the second half, it rained magnificent goals from the Reds, who were wearing white in the match. Valencia, who was the provider of Zlatan's goal, crossed again to find Wayne Rooney, who opened his pre season goal account. Three minutes later, Rooney again scored from the penalty spot to make the score 3-2, after Marcus Rashford was brought down after a glorious run.
A fourth goal followed soon when Fellaini hit a well placed header over Muslera's head, and the provider of the cross was Valencia yet again, who acquired his third assist of the match.
Juan Mata ended the rampage by scoring United's fifth and last goal, after spinning through the defenders, passing it to Michael Carrick, who struck a low cross which was slided in the goal by Mata.
The score line displayed a complete Manchester United domination and Zlatan showed what he was worth, but the defence still remains a concern for Jose Mourinho as United kick off their season with a match for the FA Community Shield against Leicester City.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic hits an overbead kick to score his first goal for United

Bitter taste of defeat for Mourinho and Co.

The opening match of Tour 2016 in Shanghai, China, ended in a loss for Manchester United, as they were thrashed 4-1 by German club Borussia Dortmund.

Dortmund marched to a two goal lead in the first half, and the goals came from a free kick and a penalty kick. United failed to have much of an impact and they further fell behind 3-0 after half time, from a commendable solo goal from youngster Ousmane Dembele.

New signing and ex Dortmund player Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored his first unofficial goal for the club, but that only proved to be a consolation after the Reds further fell behind 4-1 after a superb Castro goal.

Man United next face city rivals Manchester City, and Jose Mourinho would be hoping to make the players demonstrate his preferred playing style on the pitch.

Jose Mourinho's campaign kicks off with a victory

The Jose Mourinho era at Manchester United had a pleasant start, as the club comfortably beat Wigan Athletic 2-0 in their first pre season friendly.
Both the goals were bagged by half time substitutes Will Keane and Andreas Pereira, and it took the players only three minutes after half time to net their first goal.
Eric Bailly and Henrikh Mkhitaryan received their Man United debuts, and both of them impressed, especially Mkhitaryan, whose instinctive passes and vision were something to praise. Luke Shaw returned to the squad too, ten months after his terrible double fracture against PSV Eidenhoven.
The fans were enthusiastic as expected, and they had a lot of Mourinho songs to sing. The zeal amongst the fans is back, let's see if Jose Mourinho and his team give them a reason to extend it througout the season.

Andres Pereira celebrates his goal

Jose Mourinho makes third United signing

Manchester United have completed the signing of  27 year old Armenian right winger Henrikh Mkhitaryan, from the German club Borussia Dortmund. Henrikh has signed a contract for four years with an option to extend for a year.
Mkhitaryan joined Dortmund in 2013 and has scored 41 goals for them. He was voted the Bundesliga player of the season for 2015/16 in a poll of his fellow professionals.

Mkhitaryan says a move to Old Trafford is a "dream come true".

"I am excited to play for a club with such an illustrious history and hope to be part of it for a long time. I thank the trust the club and Jose Mourinho have put in me. Finally, I believe playing for such a great club honours my father’s memory, and the inspiration and drive he gave to me when I was young."

Jose Mourinho adds: "Henrikh is a very talented footballer who has been in such prolific form for both his club and his country. He is a real team player with great skill, vision and also has a good eye for goal. I am delighted he has chosen to sign for United. I believe he will make an impact on the team very quickly as his style of play is suited to the Premier League. We are all looking forward to working with him."

Ryan Giggs bids farewell after 29 not so long years

Man United legend Ryan Giggs has announced his departure from the club after a splendid career as a player and in the managerial staff.
Giggs holds the record for the most United appearances and has won every major honour with the club. An evident reason behind him leaving is that he was not guaranteed a role as the Manchester United manager after Jose Mourinho's tenure ended.

In a statement issued on the United website he said: "After 29 seasons at Manchester United as a player and assistant manager, I know winning is in the DNA of this club - giving youth a chance, and playing attacking and exciting football. It’s healthy to have high expectations, it’s right to expect to win. Manchester United expects, deserves, nothing less.

"This is why it is a huge decision for me to step away from the club that has been my life since the age of 14. It has not been a decision that I have made lightly. I'll take away so many special memories as well as a lifetime of experiences that will, I hope, serve me well in the future.

However, the time feels right and, although I have no immediate plans to step into management, it is where I want to be."

I hope that Giggs is able to acquire some managerial experience so that he is capable of taking over as Man United manager in the near future.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic chooses Manchester as his next destination

Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has announced that he'll be  playing for Manchester United the next season. 
The sensational forward is known for his strength, his magnificent striking ability and his witty one liners, which make him one of the most entertaining and best players in the world. Zlatan has played for reputed clubs like Inter Milan, FC Barcelona, and has spent his most recent years in France, playing for Paris St Germain. Ibrahimovic will now be playing to win a league title in a fifth major European league, and will be working under Jose Mourinho, who also managed Zlatan during his tenure at Inter Milan. Both of them share a common enemy in recently appointed Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.
The 34 year old striker is still subject to a medical and will most probably make his debut for the club in a pre season friendly in his own country, Sweden. I hope that Zlatan is able to live up to his standards in the English Premier League too, the last league he needs to win in order to become the ultimate champion of the major European leagues.

Manchster United release two first team players

Victor Valdes and Nick Powell have been released by Manchester United.

Both of the players had their contracts ending with the club this summer, but none of them were offered a new one and were released on free transfers.

Powell's career didn't click in at United, and he managed to make only nine first team appearances since signing from Crewe in 2012. The twenty two year old mid fielder has spent loan spells at Wigan Athletic, Leicester City and the most recent one at Hull City, where he made no more than two appearances.

As for Victor Valdes, he got a first team experience only twice in eighteen months at the club. United acquired the goalkeeper's services as a free agent from FC Barcelona in 2015, but due to his refusal to Louis Van Gaal to play with the reserve squad, he was asked to find a new club by the Manchester United ex manager, and was sent on loan for the second half of last season.

It's sad to see them both leave the club on a bad note, but some things are just not meant to be. I wish them good luck for their future.

-Kanav

Victor Vades

                                       

Nick Powell

                  

Michael Carrick signs a new contract

Michael Carrick, the thirty four year old midfielder, has agreed to sign a new contract with Manchester United and continue his glorious career at the club in what will be his eleventh season.

Carrick has played a major part in Man United's mid field, has often captained the squad, and has won five Premier League titles, an FA Cup, one League Cup, a FIFA Club World Cup, and a UEFA Champions League during his time at the club.

Michael Carrick said:

"This great club has been a part of my life for the past 10 years, so I am delighted that this incredible journey is continuing. It’s great to have the opportunity to work under José Mourinho, who has achieved so much during his managerial career. I would like to thank the fans for their unwavering support. Winning the FA Cup was a special moment and, hopefully, we can go on to win more trophies in the future."

José Mourinho said:

"Michael is a very intelligent midfielder and a great reader of the game. I am pleased that he will be extending his contract. His form this year shows his ability and his enjoyment of the game are as strong as ever. Michael has a wealth of experience from his many years at the club and that knowledge will be invaluable to me. I am really looking forward to working with him."

Carrick's incisive passes and vision have often been the key to many United victories. He has already earned a spot in the Man United book of legends for me, let's hope that he ends his career on a high.

-Kanav

Michael Cariick, after winning the FA Cup this season

Eric Bailly - Jose Mourinho's first Man United signing

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Eric Bailly, an African 22 year old centre back, for an undisclosed fee (estimated at 30 million euros) from Spanish club Villareal. Eric is still subject to a work permit, and has a signed a four year contract with an option of an extension upto two years.
Reportedly, Pep Guardiola had shown interest in the African defender during his tenure at Bayern Munich, and it was expected that he would reignite his interest when he signed for Manchester City, but it was the Red side of Manchester which finally acquired the services of Bailly.   

Talking to Man United's reporters' about the move, Bailly said, "It is a dream come true to be joining Manchester United. To play football at the highest level is all I have ever wanted to do. I want to progress to be the best that I can be and I believe working with Jose Mourinho will help me develop in the right way and at the right club. I am looking forward to meeting my new team-mates and to starting this new chapter of my life."

Jose Mourinho was equally excited by the first signing in his Manchester United. Talking to the reporters of the club's official website, Jose said, "Eric is a young central defender with great natural talent. He has progressed well to date and has the potential to become one of the best around."

I, personally, am pleased with this signing as Eric is very young, tall and powerful, the last two being traits that a central defender should possess. All i know is that he could be Mourinho's Zouma in Manchester United.

Eric is the first every player from Ivory Coast in the club, and coincidentally is from the same town as Manchester City's Wilfred Bony, and all we can hope for is that he proves to be a more fruitful signing than Bony.

-Kanav

Welcome Jose

After all the speculation of Louis Van Gaal being sacked after the FA Cup Final against Crystal Palace and Jose Mourinho being appointed the new Manchester United manager, all of this came into existence, despite Van Gaal leading Man United to a FA Cup victory. Rumours concerning this managerial change started popping up on social media sites soon after Mourinho parted ways with Chelsea in the 2015/16 season.

Jose is known for winning titles with every club he manages and his marvellous press conferences in which he slyly passes witty comments against opposition clubs and managers (Arsene, look away). He has managed reputed clubs like Porto, Inter Milan, Chelsea and Real Madrid, and has won silverware with each and every one of them.

While the Man United fans are all praises for Jose Mourinho, they are forgetting that they were all abuses for the same man a couple of years ago, when he won the title with Chelsea and initiated the "park the bus" strategy with the club, asking his team to go full defence soon after they scored.

I have no doubt that Jose is a great tactician and manager, but what I think is that he doesn't really fit in our beloved club. He might bring us temporary success, but we need to work on building an eternal path of glory rather than just a few seasons of distinction. What scares me is the fact that our youth players might be ruined under Jose, as we haven't really seen him exploiting the youth academy much in his previous clubs. That was a quality present in Louis Van Gaal, as he used the youth players to their full potential and seemingly brightened the future of the club.

Keeping all of this aside, I have faith in the Manchester United board and I know that they might have signed Jose Mourinho for a justifiable reason, and I hope that he is able to lead us to tremendous honours, along with working towards the future of the club.

Welcome to Manchester United, Jose Mourinho

-Kanav

Jose Mourinho is appointed as the new Manchester United manager