Jose Mourinho: I won't end my career at Manchester United

The Red Devils manager said in an interview with French television that he was certain he would work elsewhere.

Mourinho was appointed by United in May 2016 and led the club to the Europa League title last season.

His side are vying with neighbours Manchester City for top spot in the Premier League this term, but 54-year-old Mourinho is keeping his future options open.

He told TF1's Telefoot programme: "The only thing I can say is that I'm still a coach with worries, with ambitions, and with the desire to do new things.

Asked if that meant at Manchester United, Mourinho said: "Yes."

The longest Mourinho has ever spent at a club is four years. Therefore, unless the 54-year-old had decided to take early retirement, then it was a given that United would not be his last role.

He has spoken of building a dynasty but, truth be told, Mourinho’s confrontational leadership style is not conducive to long-term team building.

It has marked his whole career: It is no exaggeration to say that he has only left Porto and Inter on his terms. It is his modus operandi and it has been hugely successful – get in, work on a short-term basis and get out.

Don’t expect any different at United.