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Mourinho enthralls in first United press conference

New Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho took subtle digs at Arsene Wenger and Louis van Gaal, talked Pep Guardiola and Wayne Rooney and explained his goals for his first season in charge during his first press conference.

Jose Mourinho

Manchester United's new manager Jose Mourinho. Source: AAP

On Wenger (we presume):

On the difference between him and Louis van Gaal:

On Pep:

On the future of Wayne Rooney:

On the accusation he does not bringing through youth players:

He did not read them out.

On future signings: 

On Ryan Giggs:

On advice from Sir Alex Ferguson: 

On having a lot to prove: 

On taking over at Manchester United:

 


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