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Evra signs new Manchester United contract

12/06/2008

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has signed a new four-year contract extension to keep him at the club until at least June 2012.

The 27-year-old was an integral part of the Red Devils side that scooped a Premier League and Champions League double last season.

Evra also played a major part in United's domestic title success in 2006/07 after showing early signs of promise during the second half of the previous Premier League campaign.

The French international, who is currently involved in Euro 2008, has made 98 appearances for United since signing from Monaco in January 2006.

"Patrice has been a key part of the club's success in the last two seasons," commented manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

"He's developed into one of the best full-backs in world football and his infectious personality has helped build the incredible team spirit that exists at Old Trafford."

Evra said his experience at the club so far had been excellent, saying "the last two-and-a-half seasons have been the start of a dream".

"It's a pleasure and an honour to be part of this fantastic side and to be coached by Sir Alex Ferguson and his staff," he explained.

"United is more than a club – it's a family I am proud to be a part of and that's why it's always been a first choice for me.

"I declared when I arrived that I was coming here not just to play but to win, and United is the ideal place to realise such a dream.

"It's a privilege to play in front of our fantastic fans and I'm sure the success we've earned in the last two seasons confirms the history of this club and will be the start of something even more special."