Marouane Fellaini believes Manchester United made a mistake in now not providing him a freelance extension quicker, leaving the midfielder in a “sturdy place”.

A divisive determine since swapping Everton for Outdated Trafford in 2013, the 30-year-old has turn into the most important member of Jose Mourinho’s squad.

However regardless of the United supervisor expressing his public want for Fellaini to stick, his long run might lie in other places given his deal is up this summer season and contract discussions had been at an deadlock right through the marketing campaign.

Mourinho indicated there have been a step forward in negotiations after Sunday’s 2-1 defeat of Arsenal, with the fit winner nodding against every other time period at Outdated Trafford with feedback taking a look forward to subsequent season.

On the other hand, a deal has but to be tied up and Fellaini believes United are ruing their resolution to not agree phrases quicker.

“All the workforce is doing the entirety I will be able to to stick,” he advised Game Voetbal Mag.

“The membership didn’t renew my contract closing yr. Now I’m in a robust place, particularly since Mourinho has said that he needs to stay me.

“Remaining yr I went to the trainer and I mentioned that I sought after a brand new contract. I then had a 2d assembly, however I will be able to now not ask it ten occasions.

“Afterwards I turned into vital for the crew… and a excellent participant prices a minimum of 50 million euros. The membership is aware of that they went mistaken there.”

Fellaini says he’s “open to the entirety” and “should not have an issue with lifestyles in China” as communicate of a transfer east persists

Juventus, Paris St Germain, Fenerbahce and Besiktas have additionally been connected with the Belgium midfielder.

“I’m now 30 years previous, on the finish of my contract and negotiating with Manchester United,” Fellaini added.

“There are a number of golf equipment that display hobby. I am looking ahead to what is going to occur.”