- Jose Mourinho have signed a contract extension with Manchester United
- The new contract will see him stay with the United until 2020
- Mourinho while speaking about the contract renewal said " I am proud to be Manchester United manager"
Manchester United gaffer, Jose Mourinho, has signed a contract extension with the Old Trafford outfit that will see him stay with the club until 2020.
Mourinho, 54, became the first United manager to win a major trophy in his first season when he secured the EFL Cup at Wembley in February 2017, and also led the Red Devils to success in the UEFA Europa League in Stockholm in May 2017, a trophy Man United have never won.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho signs contract extension until 2020
The Old Trafford outfit took to Twitter to confirm the contract renewal of their tactician via a tweet.
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Speaking ahead of the contract extension Manchester United Chief Ed Woodward said
“Jose has already achieved a great deal as Manchester United manager and I am delighted that he has agreed to extend his commitment until at least 2020.
"His work rate and professionalism are exceptional and he has embraced the club’s desire to promote top quality young players to the first team.
"He has brought an energy and a sense of purpose to everything that he does and I am sure that will continue to bring results for the fans and the club.”
Jose Mourinho speaking after his contract extension said said: “I am really honoured and proud to be Manchester United manager. I would like to say a big thank you to the owners and to Mr Woodward for the recognition of my hard work and dedication. I am delighted they feel and trust that I am the right manager for this great club for the foreseeable future.
“We have set very high standards - winning three trophies in one season - but those are the standards I expect my teams to aim for. We are creating the conditions for a brilliant and successful future for Manchester United.
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“My thanks, of course, go to my staff and to my players; without their empathy and friendship this wouldn’t be possible. I love my players and it is a pleasure to know that we are going to be together for at least the next three years.
“And I cannot finish without thanking the fans for their support and for making me feel at home so quickly. I repeat, to be Manchester United manager is an honour every day and I am really happy.”
NAIJ.com previously reported that After completing the transfer deal of Chilean international striker Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal, Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho is now said to also be interested in Mesut Ozil.
German star Mesut Ozil has a contract till the end of the season at Arsenal, and he could leave on a free transfer next summer.
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Source: Sports.naija.ng