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Defender Brown agrees new contract with Man United

21/04/2008

Wes Brown has agreed a new four-year contract with Manchester United.

The England defender, whose previous deal expired at the end of the season, has penned a deal until 2012.

Brown looked set to exit Old Trafford after a stand-off between his agent and United over his salary increase.

But despite being linked with Newcastle United, the 28-year-old has decided to stay at the club which signed him as a trainee in 1996.

"Manchester United is a fantastic club and I am delighted to have signed a new deal," Brown said.

"To be part of a team I have supported all my life is a great honour. I can see this team winning many trophies in the coming seasons and it will be great to share in that success."

Despite the row over wages behind-the-scenes, Brown has made the most appearances this season in his United career.

Brown has played 47 games, mostly at right-back, because of Gary Neville's injury layoff.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson praised Brown's displays in deputising for skipper Neville.

"I am delighted Wes has signed a new contract, he has grown up at this club and is an integral part of the squad," Ferguson said.

"He has done a great job during Gary's absence and has been a major factor in our outstanding defensive performance."

The defender, who has 15 international caps, has started both friendly games under England boss Fabio Capello.

Brown joins fellow England internationals Michael Carrick and Rio Ferdinand in agreeing new deals with the Red Devils.