Man United award Nemanja Matic with new deal until summer of 2023

His current deal was scheduled to run out in 2021 but his superb performances in their last three matches have made him a little more valuable to Ole Gunnar Solksjaer’s plans.

United are currently at a touching distance with Chelsea on the table as Champions League qualification is concerned.

Solskjaer’s men are seated fifth on the log with 55 points after 33 matches – two behind the Blues who are fourth at the moment.

Nemanja Matic shaking his boss Solskjaer after an impressive match – credit: Getty Images
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United are also in contention for this season’s Europa League title as they appear to be one of the favourites to win the trophy.

Sky Sports’ Gianluca Di Marzio reports Matic has now been handed a new two-year deal to remain at Old Trafford until he turns 35.

“I am very happy that I will continue to be part of this great club. As a player, I still have a lot more to give and achieve in my career and to do that with Manchester United will be a huge honour,” Matic was quoted saying after penning the new deal.

“This is a really exciting team to be part of, we have a good balance of youth and experience within the squad and there is great comradery amongst the group,” he added.

Matic’s partnership with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes was probably one of the reasons the club chiefs considered to extend his stay at Old Trafford.