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Reds star agrees new contract
Manchester United, 12:45, February 26, 2010 ,
Goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has extended his stay at Manchester United after signing a new one-year contract.
The 39-year-old Dutch veteran has been an integral part of United's success since joining them from Fulham and has now committed himself to the club until June 2011.
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson told ManUtd.com: "Edwin's professionalism and dedication to his job and the way he looks after himself as a professional has given him the longevity in the game. That longevity includes such great experience not just at United, but at Juventus, Ajax and on an international level. We are absolutely delighted he is continuing for another year."
Van der Sar was understandably "delighted" to have signed for another year, and also thanked United for the compassion shown in helping him to deal with the recent illness of his wife.
"I still feel good and am enjoying my football," he told us. "This is a great club and I was shown a great deal of compassion and support during a difficult time in December and January for which I am extremely grateful. I am looking forward to winning more trophies with this great team."