Jerome Boateng has revealed he called Jose Mourinho to thank him for Manchester United's interest in him this summer.

The Red Devils boss had been desperate to reinforce his backline in the transfer window, with the 30-year-old among the players targeted.

United were been keen to bring Boateng on loan rather than the permanent deal Bayern Munich had been looking for.

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The Old Trafford giants had misgivings over his fitness, but the Germany international nipped any interest in the bud during a conversation with Mourinho.

"I had enquiries from Paris St Germain and Manchester United, and I considered them," he told Bild. "Not because I wanted to leave Bayern Munich by all means. It was no escape, but rather the thrill of a new challenge.

"I feel completely content at Bayern, one of the biggest clubs in the world."

He added: "I phoned Jose Mourinho and told him that his interest honoured me and thanked him that he put his back into United for me.