‘Just 731 days until Fellaini’s contract expires’ – Some Man Utd fans unhappy with midfielder getting new deal

Belgium midfielder Marouane Fellaini has thanked Jose Mourinho for his “faith” after signing a new two-year contract at Manchester United.

The 30-year-old, whose previous deal was due to expire this weekend, had been expected to leave Old Trafford.

But, manager Mourinho said he wanted to keep Fellaini and the club spend the past few months trying to persuade him to stay.

“I made this decision because I am very happy here,” said Fellaini.

“I feel like this team, under Jose, still has a lot we want to achieve. I would like to say a special thank you to Jose for the faith he has always shown in me.”

Fellaini has scored 20 goals in 156 appearances for United since his £27 million move from Everton in 2013.

His new contract also gives the option for a further season.

“I am very happy Marouane is staying with us,” said Mourinho. “I always believed in his desire to stay with the club and I am delighted that he has signed a new contract.”

Here is how some United supporters reacted to the news via Twitter.

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