Jose Mourinho has insisted that he is "really honoured and proud" to have been awarded a new deal that will keep him in place at Manchester United for at least two more years.
The Portuguese, whose current terms were due to expire at the end of next season, also has the option of a further 12 months should all parties be happy.
After intense speculation at the turn of the year that Mourinho would depart for Paris Saint-Germain in the summer, the former Real Madrid and Chelsea boss admits that he is now looking forward to adding more silverware to the Red Devils' collection.
"I am really honoured and proud to be Manchester United manager," he told the club's official website. "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.
"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 boasts the best win-rate of any United manager in history, tasting victory in 62% of matches compared to 60% for Sir Alex Ferguson.
Daniel Lewis
