Faria confirmed as Mourinho assistant at United

Jose Mourinho has appointed long-term lieutenant Rui Faria as his assistant manager at Manchester United.

Club legend Ryan Giggs, who had served as number two under former boss Louis van Gaal, departed Old Trafford after 29 years of service when it became apparent he would not hold such a prominent role under Mourinho's stewardship.

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