Jose Mourinho leaves Manchester United with immediate effect United confirm Mourinho has left Old Trafford after two-and-half-years in charge.

A United statement said: "Manchester United announces that manager Jose Mourinho has left the club with immediate effect.

"The club would like to thank Jose for his work during his time at Manchester United and to wish him success in the future.

"A new caretaker manager will be appointed until the end of the current season, while the club conducts a thorough recruitment process for a new, full-time manager."

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