Jose Mourinho would love to sign a new Manchester United contract as he rules out chance of making switch to Chinese Super League
Portuguese boss keen to extend stay at Old Trafford after recent fine run but admits Far East prospects are 'attractive'
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JOSE MOURINHO has ruled out any move to China and wants to stay at Old Trafford for the long term.
His previous managerial jobs have lasted about three years as he hopped around Europe before going back to Chelsea in 2013.
There has been talk of a lucrative job offer in China for Mourinho.
But the 53-year-old signed a three-year deal at Manchester United in the summer.
And the confident Portuguese said: “They always gave me the feeling that three years is not the time I’m going to stay.
“I always had the feeling I am going to stay for longer. They know I’m loving it at every level, they know I’m loving my job at Manchester.”
Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and the United board are happy with the football Mourinho has got United playing after two dull years under Louis van Gaal.
And with a massive £15million-a-year contract at the club, the idea of jumping ship for China is not realistic, even if they offered him more money.
For Mourinho it is about the football and the challenge of getting the Red Devils back to where Sir Alex Ferguson had them
Mourinho said: “The China money is attractive for everyone but I love more my football at the highest level.
“I’m too young at 53 with too many years of football to go to a place like China — I want to stay in the most difficult place to win.”
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After a shaky start United are on a ten-match unbeaten run and have won their last four games in all competitions.
They have an EFL Cup semi-final against Hull in the New Year and are into the knockout stages of the Europa League.
But Mourinho dismisses the suggestion that five months’ work has now prompted the Theatre of Dreams hierarchy to prepare to improve his terms or lengthen his deal.
The Special One added: “I’m not expecting them to do it because they gave me a three-year contract. They are super supportive.
“I know that if one day they bring a new contract, I sign it.
“I will sign it because I’m loving it.”