Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho signs contract extension to keep him at Old Trafford until 2020

JOSE MOURINHO has signed a contract extension that will keep him at Manchester United until 2020.

By Jeremy Cross, Chief Sports Writer /

Mourinho has penned a two-year extension that brings to an end speculation he could leave the top flight giants.

The Portuguese agreed the new deal last week, as reported in Starsport, but United wanted to wait until Alexis Sanchez had been signed before announcing the news.

Mourinho replaced Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford in 2016 and won two major trophies in his first season, as well as the Community Shield.

He 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.

Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho has signed a contract extension at the club GETTY

Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho has signed a contract extension at the club

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    Man Utd manager Jose Mourinho

    "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.

    "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."

    United executive vice chairman Ed Wodward 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.

    Man Utd have completed the signing of Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal this month GETTY

    Man Utd have completed the signing of Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal this month

    "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."

    United return to action tomorrow night when they take on Yeovil in the FA Cup fourth round.