Jose Mourinho backed for stunning Man Utd return - 'He can carry that club'

Jose Mourinho backed for stunning Man Utd return - 'He can carry that club'Jose Mourinho previously managed Manchester United for two-and-a-half seasons before being sacked in December 2018CommentsSportIsaac Seelochan Senior Sports Journalist16:23, 03 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesJose Mourinho was sacked by Man United in December 2018(Image: Getty Images)Manchester United legend Nicky Butt would support the re-appointment of Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford. The Red Devils are searching for a permanent head coach after Ruben Amorim was sacked in January.‌Interim boss Michael Carrick has enjoyed an impressive spell in temporary charge with just one defeat so far - putting him in a position to take the role full-time. United currently sit third under their former midfielder as they edge closer to Champions League football - a competition they have not qualified for in three years.‌United's hierarchy have yet to decide who will lead the club going into next season. Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique, Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann and Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner have been among the names linked.‌READ MORE: Mikel Arteta's blunt verdict after Arsenal star Ben White suffers England boosREAD MORE: Harry Kane ruled out as Bayern Munich sweat on injury ahead of Real Madrid clashAnd former Red Devils midfielder Butt has told Paddy Power why he would not mind seeing Mourinho back The Portuguese managed United between 2016 and 2018 - winning the League Cup and Europa League during his two and a half-seasons in charge.FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageHe said: "I would have him back. He’s a winner and can carry that football club, but the powers that be would never allow it, as they now prefer a manager who focuses solely on coaching rather than controlling recruitment.‌Content cannot be displayed without consent“No established manager will want to come to Manchester United without guarantees on budg...