Manchester United's appointment of Jose Mourinho may be a sign club's fortunes could be changing, if you take a look at his globetrotting, trophy-filled CV.
The Portuguese boasts an impressive pedigree during his years as a manager, winning nearly every major European title from the Champions League to Serie A to the UEFA Cup.
Benfica was his first port of call, where after 11 matches, he had a 54.55 per cent win record before departing and joining Uniao de Leiria.
Manchester United have announced the appointment of Jose Mourinho on a three-year deal
The 53-year-old first made his name at Porto after helping them win the Champions League back in 2004
And after just 20 games at the helm, Porto came calling and that's where is managerial legacy really began.
It took Mourinho just two seasons to do the unthinkable and lead the Portuguese giants to a famous Champions League triumph after beating Monaco in the final.
The 53-year-old then branded himself the 'Special One' on his arrival at Chelsea and lived up to tag after winning the title in his first two seasons at the club.
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He also won the FA Cup and two League Cups, but the European success owner Roman Abramovich craved eluded him and saw Mourinho leave the club.
The Portuguese returned to management in Serie A and won the title in his first season before leading Inter to the league, cup and Champions League treble in his second.
A famous image from his time at the San Siro was the emotional scenes as he shed tears with Marco Materazzi after rumours grew of a move to Spain.
Mourinho then moved to Chelsea and helped them win two consecutive Premier League trophies
Mourinho and Inter Milan defender Marco Materazzi cried as they said goodbye to each other
Mourinho was Real Madrid's 11th manager in seven years and he soon ended Barcelona's domination of the La Liga by winning the title in his second season.
He was unable to conquer Europe, though, and failed to win a single trophy in his final campaign before leaving by mutual consent.
After returning to Chelsea, he finished third in the league on his first season before winning the title the following year and signing a new deal to keep him at the club until 2019.
But the 2015-16 campaign started miserably and he became embroiled in a succession of controversies. Poor results ultimately resulted in the end.
Mourinho ended Barcelona's La Liga dominance when he took charge of Real Madrid between 2010-13
Porto (6)
January 2002 - May 2004
Primeira Liga: 2002-03, 2003-04
Taca de Portugal: 2002-03
Supertaca Candido de Oliveira: 2003
UEFA Champions League: 2003-04
UEFA Cup: 2002-03
Mourinho celebrates on the Old Trafford pitch as his Porto side knocked out new club Manchester United
Chelsea (6)
June 2004 - September 2007
Premier League: 2004-05, 2005-06
FA Cup: 2006-07
League Cup: 2004-05, 2006-07
FA Community Shield: 2005
Chelsea were impressed by Mourinho and spent big on persuading him to move to Stamford Bridge
Inter Milan (5)
June 2008 - May 2010
Serie A: 2008-09, 2009-10
Coppa Italia: 2009-10
Supercoppa Italiana: 2008
UEFA Champions League: 2009-10
The 53-year-old's next move was to Serie A giants Inter Milan, where he won two league titles
Real Madrid (3)
May 2010 - June 2013
La Liga: 2011–12
Copa del Rey: 2010–11
Supercopa de Espana: 2012
Mourinho poses next to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez after being confirmed as manager
Chelsea (2)
June 2013 - December 2015
Premier League: 2014-15
League Cup: 2014-15
Mourinho returned to Chelsea back in 2013 and won two domestic trophies before being sacked this season
Major individual honours
Onze d'Or Coach of the Year: 2005
FIFA World Coach of the Year: 2010
IFFHS World's Best Club Coach: 2004, 2005, 2010, 2012
Premier League Manager of the Year: 2004–05, 2005–06, 2014–15
Serie A Manager of the Year: 2008–09, 2009–10
UEFA Manager of the Year: 2002–03, 2003–04
UEFA Team of the Year: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2010
BBC Sports Personality of the Year Coach Award: 2005
La Gazzetta dello Sport Man of the Year: 2010
Portuguese Coach of the Century: 2015
