Jose Mourinho Names The Best Right-Back In The World

To no real surprise, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has named Manchester United's Antonio Valenica as the right-back in the world.

Following his heroics on the right flank this season, the Ecuadorian was awarded with a one-year contract extension.

And not only has Mourinho handed him a new contract, but he's also showered him with high praise.

"I don't think it's a reward. You can have no better right-back in football." He told MUTV.

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"You want to keep the best. I don't see it as a reward, I see it as a privilege for us to have such a good player and such a good man."

"Antonio is playing better than ever, I think. This season he is playing magnificently."

Not to mention admitting he tried to lure him to Real Madrid while in charge of the Los Blancos. Despite not playing at right-back, Mourinho was ready to convert him.

"He was not playing at right-back. Yes, I wanted him to play at right-back."

Though United weren't prepared to listen to any offers. "But Manchester United was intelligent and strong, and immediately stopped any feeling about any possibility."

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Topics: Jose Mourinho, Manchester United, Premier League

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