Manchester United announce new deal for Jose Mourinho

 

Manchester United have announced Jose Mourinho has put pen to paper on a new one-year contract extension that runs until June 2020.

 

Mourinho’s previous deal was due to expire at the end of next season but United have moved to reward the Portuguese for the work done during his first 18 months at the club.

 

The 54-year-old won two major honours in his first season in charge of United, as well as the Community Shield, and the Red Devils also have an option to extend his stay at Old Trafford by a further 12 months.

 

“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,” he told the club’s official website. “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 successfully 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 are currently 12 points behind fierce rivals Manchester City in the Premier League but there has been a noticeable improvement in performances and results from his first season in charge.

 

In fact, after 24 league games, United have eight more points, 13 more goals scored and five fewer goals conceded this time around than they did last term.