Jose Mourinho signs new Manchester United contract to remain at Old Trafford until 2020 and end speculation over his future

JOSE MOURINHO has committed his future to Manchester United by signing a new deal with the Red Devils.

The Special One has penned an extension until 2020 with the option of another year on top.

Mourinho 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."

Mourinho became the first manager in the club's history to win a major honour in his first season in charge.

He led the Red Devils to the Community Shield before lifting both Carabao Cup and Europa League success last term, resulting in a return to the Champions League.

And despite being 12 points behind neighbours Manchester City in the title race, the former Chelsea manager is targeting even greater success at Old Trafford.

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The 54-year-old continued: "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."

Mourinho has been strongly linked with a move to big-spending Paris Saint-Germain in recent months.

The fact he continued to live in the Lowry hotel in Manchester instead of finding a permanent home in the North West added to that speculation.

He is often spotted boarding a train or in the streets of London as he returns to the capital to visit his family, who still live down south.

But having seen the club continue to back him in the transfer market by usurping rivals City to complete the signing of Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal this week, he has ended those rumours.

And executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is over the moon to have his manager's future sorted.

He 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."

Mourinho's men will continue their quest for FA Cup success when they travel to Yeovil on Friday, which could see Sanchez make his debut for the club.

They then face Sevilla in the knockout stages of the Champions League next month.