3 Reasons why José Mourinho could want to get himself fired

#1 Huge payout

Mourinho will smile all the way to the bank if fired.

Money can be a huge motivator, especially if getting fired guarantees you a huge payday. According to Mourinho's contract, he will be paid a whopping £13m should United choose to terminate it. This can also be the reason why Woodward is hesitant to crack the whip on the Portuguese's time at Old Trafford.

Well, if Mourinho has not got the kind of success he desires at the club, counting his losses from a managerial perspective and cashing in doesn't seem like a bad idea. His agent definitely has spelled out his options if the team's current status is anything to go by.

Given that Mourinho is a professional, he will show up and do his work as required. That does not mean that there isn't more to the story than what meets the eye. The fact remains that United as a team has sunk into a deep hole. What remains is who between Mourinho and Woodward will blink first.