Mourinho extends Manchester United contract until 2020

Manchester United has awarded Jose Mourinho an extended contract midway through his second season at Old Trafford, penning the Portuguese tactician to new terms in a deal that runs until 2020, with an additional option year.

The former Chelsea, Internazionale, and Real Madrid boss found immediate success at Manchester United after he replaced Louis van Gaal at the club's helm, winning the Community Shield, the League Cup, and the UEFA Europa League - the last of which United had never won before - in his first season.

Winning the Europa League also served to restore the Red Devils into the Champions League, helping mitigate the potential damage of the team's sixth-placed finish in the 2016-17 Premier League season.

Mourinho also oversaw plenty of personnel changes with the signings of Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Romelu Lukaku, and most recently, Alexis Sanchez, while simultaneously promoting the development of young players such as Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard. As a result, the club made a statement of its own commitment to Mourinho with this new extension.

"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," club executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward said in an issued statement. "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 was equally pleased with his new deal, telling the club's website:

"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 added: "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."