The Portuguese gaffer took the reins at Old Trafford in May 2016 after his predecessor Louis Van Gaal was sacked.

And in doing so he became the third man to lead United since Sir Alex Ferguson retired four years ago.

The Red Devils ended last season a disappointing sixth in the Premier League, 24 points adrift of champions Chelsea.

Mourinho’s men somewhat made up for that finish though by securing Europa League glory, as well as enjoying success in the EFL Cup.

Jose Mourinho has taken Manchester United to the top of the table after three games this season

Those cup triumphs led to speculation Mourinho would be handed a contract extension to stick with United beyond 2019.

When that prospect was posed to him during an interview with The Times though, Mourinho revealed it’s not on his mind.

He said: "I don’t think about it. I don’t need a new contract to work to my limits.

"I don’t have a problem to arrive at the end of my contract and be free to decide what I want to do and the club free to decide what they want to do."

Manchester United gaffer Jose Mourinho is under contract at Old Trafford until 2019

Mourinho admitted he’s happy with life at United for the time being though.

He added: "In the past I always wanted to coach in different places. When I came to Chelsea in 2004 I never thought to stay for 20 years. Never. When I went to Italy I always had in mind I had to go to Spain.

"If in this moment now you ask me can I go to France or to Germany, I say, ‘Why not? Why not?’ But I’m in a different moment in my career now. I always had Spain and Italy [as places where he hoped to manage], but England is my passion and at this moment I can say I would like to stay many years.

"It’s about having the most challenging project that I can have. In this moment the United one is great because the club was and is living a new period — the post-Sir Alex period. Sir Alex, then David [Moyes], then Mr Van Gaal and now me. Trying to find again success is a challenging period for the club and something that I’m enjoying."