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Jose Mourinho 'Never Gave Up' on Anthony Martial, Placed 'Barriers' for Forward

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has said he "never gave up" on Anthony Martial and is pleased to see the forward overcome "barriers" he has put down for him.

Ahead of the campaign there was plenty of speculation about Martial's future at Old Trafford and it was recently reported the 22-year-old has rejected a new deal with the club. Per Sky Sports, Mourinho was said to be willing to sell the former Monaco man.

But following a brilliant recent run of form, Mourinho told the United website that his faith in Martial did not yield:

"I never gave up.