Evra Extends Contract With Manchester United – Frenchman To Stay At Old Trafford Till 2012

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has extended his stay at Old Trafford as the left back signed a four-year contract extension which will keep him at the club till the summer of 2012.

The France international joined the Red Devils in January 2012 from AS Monaco and emerged as a key player in Sir Alex Ferguson’s side that clinched the Premier League crown as well as the Champions League, last season.

Sir Alex told the club's official website: "Patrice has been a key part of the club's success in the last two seasons.”

"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."

27-year old Evra added: "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.”

"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.”

"I'm sure the success we've earned in the last two seasons will be the start of something even more special."