Mourinho has Man Utd clause in Real Madrid contract

Quote:Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid contract will have a 'Manchester United escape clause' included.

The deal will allow him to move to Old Trafford should Sir Alex Ferguson step down, it has been revealed.

The Sunday Mirror says he will not leave anything to chance as he sets his sights on eventually succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford.

Mourinho is set to have an escape clause within his four-year Madrid deal. This will state that after serving Real for two years he will be able to move on – if their compensation requirement is met.

It is Ferguson’s decision to prolong his stay at Old Trafford that has led Mourinho to seek sanctuary at the Bernabeu.

Privately Mourinho admits United is the only job that interests him in England, despite frequently hinting that one day he would like to return to Chelsea.

As a ManUnited fan I, like many others, are hoping for the day that we wake up to the news that the Glazers have used a brain cell and left the club. However, with all the mixed news reports of the Red Knights apparently ready to make a bid, Glazers not wanting to sell, Unrest in the Red Knights group etc, it's hard to tell what really is going to happen. It's also interesting to note that Betfred gave odds (about 5 weeks ago) of 8/1 for the Red Knights to have taken over by kick off next season and 3/1 to take over by new years day. I really want to know what you all think will genuinly happen, and don't let your desperate need for the Glazers to leave the club affect your actual thoughts of what really will happen.

English clubs face a "battle to qualify for European competition" in future under regulations this week rubber-stamped by UEFA's executive committee, with sides involved in the continent's premier competitions only allowed to spend what they earn from 2012.

Clubs will still be permitted to have large debts, but only if they can service the interest payments as part of their overall spending.

Quote:"The new rules would threaten the participation of Manchester City, who made a £93million loss last year, in European competition as well as Chelsea - who made a £47m loss - unless they change their spending habits. "

But Manchester United insist they will pass the new UEFA 'financial fair play' test, despite making a £93m loss last year.


Q: What are UEFA's financial fair play proposals?

A: UEFA have decided that all clubs who want to play in European competition can only spend what they earn.

Q: Does that mean if any club makes a loss they are barred from European competition?


A: Not exactly - they have to show they are breaking even over a three-year period. There is also some flexibility with losses of up to £38million over three years allowed from 2012-15, and then £26m over a three-year period from then.

Q: What do the financial fair play rules say about debt?

A: The rules will not outlaw debt, but they do insist that any interest payments are taken into account when working out spending against income.

Q: Which Premier League clubs have most to fear?

A: Manchester City, who made a £93m loss last year, and Chelsea who made a £47m loss. Arsenal and Tottenham are fine, while Manchester United say they will pass the test, while Liverpool could do so too.

Q: What about clubs in the rest of Europe?

A: Barcelona do have big debts - around £420m - but they have been able to service them. Real Madrid's position is unclear - they say their debt is less than £300m, while some analysts put it at £609m, which would cause them problems passing the test.


Q: Who will actually decide which clubs have passed the financial fair play rules?

A: The Football Association and Premier League initially will issue the licence to English clubs. An independent panel appointed by UEFA called the Clubs Financial Control Panel will make spot-checks to ensured the rules are being adhered to.

Q: What about 'sugar daddies' such as Sheikh Mansour at Manchester City - can they write off the club's losses?

A: No, because that would be seen to be an unfair advantage. Rich benefactors will be allowed to invest in the fabric of clubs however, such as building new stadiums or academies.

Hello, SOURCE: Manchester United FC.


Today I received my Manchester United Official Newsletter and there is a new signing.

Javier Hernandez-better known as: Chicharito is the club's only current signing. The club however, are awaiting his work permit to be rubber stamped, which no doubt will be forthcoming post haste.

This young player is in the starting line-up of the Central Americas' provisional squad to go to South Africa.

Cheers.