Published 16:11 IST, November 29th 2019

Manchester United CEO makes sensational transfer revelation involving Jose Mourinho

Manchester United's Ed Woodward admitted to a difference of opinions in the transfer strategy with former coach Jose Mourinho during the 2018 transfer window.

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Manchester United lost 1-2 to Astana FC in Europa League on Thursday evening. In ir defense, y fielded a relatively young starting line-up which featured four fresh academy graduates. However, prior to that match, Manchester United CEO Ed Woodward opened up about some differences in opinion with former Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho, who is currently in charge at Tottenham Hotspur.

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Ed Woodward, who has come under severe scrutiny from United fans in recent years for his poor transfer strategies, took over from David Gill in 2013. 48-year old investment banker admitted that re was some friction between him and former United boss Jose Mourinho as far as transfer targets were concerned back in 2017-18 summer transfer window. Jose Mourinho, who was eventually sacked in December last year, was recently appointed as Tottenham Hotspur boss and has overseen two wins in two games at rth London club so far.

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