Mourinho will not stay at Manchester United long, says Phil Neville
The Portuguese is expected to take over at Old Trafford this summer and the former Red Devil says that while he may bring success he will only stay for two or three years.
The Portuguese is widely expected to replace Van Gaal as coach of the Old Trafford club in the coming days, despite the Dutchman claiming FA Cup glory on Saturday.
The Red Devils’ failure to secure Champions League football appears to have led to Van Gaal’s departure and Neville says Mourinho can mount a title challenge.
“For as long as I've known it you've got to be the best at Manchester United," he told BBC 5 Live's 'Sportsweek'.
"Mourinho is a proven winner. United fans want a team challenging for the league title, they don't want a team finishing in seventh or fifth.
"When Jose finishes at a club there is a pattern where he falls out with players, gets disgruntled and the team dips.
"I can't see him staying for too long at United - maybe two or three years seems to be his shelf life at a club - but as long as he brings success United fans won't be unhappy.
"The pressure of football management and demands from owners and supporters and media now means two to three years in a job is enough.”
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