United defender signs new long term deal

Nemanja Vidic has signed a new long-term deal at Manchester United.

Speculation was rife surrounding the Serbian’s future at Old Trafford, with Real Madrid and AC Milan said to be interested.

Chief Executive David Gill told MUTV: “I am very pleased to confirm that we agreed terms with Nemanja three or four weeks ago on a new long-term deal with the club.”

Gill continued: “We sat down with Nemanja and his advisor at the end of last season and started discussions. They broke up when Nemanja went away to the World Cup, but resumed when Serbia were knocked out.

“It’s yet to be signed - the paperwork is now being sorted by our lawyers and being checked by Nemanja’s advisors. He’s still away on holiday but the plan is that when he gets back the papers will be signed.

“We’ve shaken hands on it and we’re confident it will all be signed and sealed in early August. It’s great news for Manchester United and great news for Nemanja and the fans.”