Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand signs one-year extension
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Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has signed a new one-year contract with the Premier League champions.
The 34-year-old clinched his sixth title with the Red Devils this season and, having called time on his England career last week, has been rewarded with another term at Old Trafford.
His future had seemed up in the air following Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement and the appointment of David Moyes but after admitting during the title celebrations that he was keen to play on, United have moved quickly to secure his immediate future.
Ferdinand said: "I am delighted to have signed a new contract. Who wouldn't want to play in this fantastic team in front of 75,000 fans each week, it has been an incredible journey and I am glad it will continue.
The centre-back arrived at Old Trafford from Leeds in 2002 for a fee that ended up just shy of £30m and has made 432 appearances for the club since, Sky Sports reports.


















































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