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Mourinho signs Atlético Madrid's chief scout Gerardo Guzmán

The Manchester United coach is shaking things up at Old Trafford and is keen to spot young talent before other clubs
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Mourinho signs Atlético Madrid's chief scout Gerardo Guzmán
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Mourinho making scouting a priority at Man Utd

José Mourinho has been shaking things up at Manchester United since he arrived this summer. The Portuguese coach has been changing the organisation at the club as he pleases, and his latest change comes at the same time as he deals a blow to Atlético Madrid.

Mourinho has signed Atleti's chief scout, Gerardo Guzmán, to join the scouting team at Old Trafford. Up to today, 31 August, Guzmán was in charge of finding young talent, under 23 years old, for Atlético Madrid.

Gerardo Guzmán, off to Old Trafford
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Gerardo Guzmán, off to Old Trafford

Mou desperate to identify young talent first

Mourinho has made scouting one of his priorities at Manchester United, as he believes it's vital to be ahead of his European rivals in identifying and signing the best and brightest up-and-coming players.

Guzmán will join Kieran McKenna and Sandro Orlandelli at Old Trafford.

Atleti announce replacement for Guzmán

Despite the blow, Atlético have already responded, and have announced Guzmán's replacement, Natanael Cano 'Canito', who was sporting director at San Fernando, where he made contact with the Atlético hierarchy.