Manchester United have agreed on a new deal with their Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini.
The 30-year-old has signed a two-year extension that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2020. Furthermore, the Red Devils have the option to trigger an extension for another year.
Fellaini was expected to leave Old Trafford upon the expiry of his contract this summer but it seems that he is a key part of Jose Mourinho’s plans.
The Portuguese manager has played a key role in keeping the midfielder at the club.
Fellaini joined the Red Devils from Everton back in 2013 and he has made 156 appearances and scored 20 goals during his time at the club.
The Belgian has had a mixed spell at Old Trafford so far and it will be interesting to see his role at United next season. Mourinho has signed Fred from Shakhtar and the Brazilian is expected to start alongside Pogba and Matic.
Fellaini might have to be content with a backup role once again.
Speaking to the media after signing his deal, Fellaini said: “I am pleased to be continuing my journey as a Manchester United player. I made this decision because I am very happy here. Also, I feel like this team, under Jose, still has a lot we want to achieve. I would like to say a special thank you to Jose for the faith he has always shown in me. My focus now is on the World Cup and I am looking forward to a successful season ahead.”
Here is how the fans reacted to the news.
This is the worst news I’ve seen in a long time pertaining to our club…
— Andrew Southwick (@RedBeardedRed) June 29, 2018
Jose out. I personally feel he is ruining what Manchester United has historically been about and the reason I chose them as my club. All I want as a United fan is good football and youth played. With that will come winning.
— Andrew Southwick (@RedBeardedRed) June 29, 2018
Embarrassing ??
— Ryannn96 (@Nicholls23Ryan) June 29, 2018
WTF
— joão ?? (@jvictorcrf) June 29, 2018
So pissed off about this. It’s an insult to all average footballers to say that he’s an average (at best) and nowhere near the standard we expect at United and I hate the fact that the money I spend on tickets goes towards paying this wage thief.
— Joanne McDonnell (@jomcdonnell233) June 29, 2018
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