Mourinho’s hopes of £12.5m deal dashed by former Man United star’s contract

Man United manager Jose Mourinho is set to lose out on Boca Juniors youngster Rodrigo Bentancur due to a clause in former Red Devils striker, Carlos Tevez’ contract.

When the former West Ham and Man City striker moved back to South America from Juventus, a clause was placed in the deal that gave the Italian champions first refusal on a host of promising talent.

One of those included was Man United and Real Madrid target Bentacur, who the Turin based side are set to land sooner rather than later.

Speaking to Argentine outlet TyC Sports, Boca president Daniel Angelici said:

“It is already signed. When I was in Switzerland recently Juventus informed me that that they were going to activate the option so I will travel to Turin soon in order to complete the deal,” Angelici told TyC Sports.

“I think it’s very good business for Boca. Juventus will pay £6.7million for 50% cent of his rights.”

Angelici also confirmed that, whilst the 19-year-old is destined for Turin, there was wider interest from across the continent, with United even tabling a bid.

“He must have something because there were a lot of clubs interested. Real Madrid made a proposal, Manchester [United] also came and Milan made a £12.5m formal offer to sign him.”