Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini refuses to rule out move to China in the future

  • Marouane Fellaini has extended his contract at Manchester United
  • However he says playing in the Chinese Super League holds some appeal
  • Fellaini has thrived under Mourinho after an underwhelming start at Old Trafford

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has touted a possible move to China in the future.

Fellaini has just had a 12-month extension on his contract triggered at Old Trafford after emerging as a key player under Jose Mourinho. 

However the Belgium international says playing in the Chinese Super League later in his career holds some appeal.

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has touted a possible move to China

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has touted a possible move to China

Fellaini told VTM News: 'In China? Why not? I'm now a Manchester United player, but I do not rule out such a transfer in the future.'


A number of players have already moved from the Premier League to the Far East, including John Obi Mikel and Odion Ighalo.

Chelsea's Diego Costa has also been linked with a transfer to China, but like Fellaini is keen to stay in England for now.

Fellaini has  extended his United contract after emerging as key player for Jose Mourinho

Fellaini has extended his United contract after emerging as key player for Jose Mourinho

Fellaini has thrived under Mourinho, after an underwhelming first three years at Old Trafford when David Moyes and then Louis van Gaal were in charge.

He has developed a knack of putting in good performances and scoring key goals in big games, including in both the Europa League and EFL Cup semi finals. 

He said: 'At the start of the season, I played as a No 6, then as a No 8 and then a No 10. I play wherever he needs me. He knows my qualities and knows how to use me. If he plays me, I will play there and give my best.'