Source: Telegraph
Patrick Vieira confirms stay at Manchester City by penning one-year contract extension
The 33-year-old France international joined City from Inter Milan on a six-month deal in January and he has now chosen to take up the option of another year with Roberto Mancini's side. [LNB]Vieira made 14 appearances for the Eastlands club last season, scoring his only goal in the 6-1 thrashing of Burnley at Turf Moor, but could not help the club secure a place in next season's Champions League. [LNB] Related ArticlesRobinho wants Barcelona moveCity release Petrov, Benjani and SylvinhoCity set to make final bid for James MilnerCity's ambitions convinced J?me Boateng to signManchester City sign Jerome BoatengMaicon wants Real Madrid moveVieira, who won the Premier League three times with Arsenal, was left out of France's squad for this month's World Cup finals in South Africa. [LNB]His decision to extend his stay will boost the club as they seek to ensure they have the depth to cope with a campaign that will see them compete in the Europa League.[LNB]Mancini, who Vieira played under at Inter, has already started strengthening his squad after Hamburg defender Jerome Boateng agreed to join on a five-year deal.[LNB]City have also been linked with moves for the likes of Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres. They also had a £20 million bid for England midfielder James Milner turned down by Aston Villa.[LNB]But there have also been departures, with Martin Petrov, Benjani Mwaruwari and Sylvinho being released after the club decided not to offer them new deals. [LNB]PATRICK VIEIRA FACTFILE [LNB]1976: Born Dakar, Senegal, on June 23. Later moves to France. [LNB]1995: November Joins Italian giants AC Milan from Cannes. [LNB]1996: August After just two Serie A appearances for Milan becomes Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger's first buy for £4 million. [LNB]1997: February Wins first call-up to France senior squad and makes debut in friendly against Holland. [LNB]1998: July Wins World Cup winner's medal with France. [LNB]2000: July Wins European Championship with France in Belgium and Holland and moves to Juventus for £13.7 million a few days later. [LNB]2006: With Juventus stripped of their Serie A title and relegated to Serie B for their role in a match-fixing scandal, Vieira moves to Inter Milan for £6.5 million. [LNB]2010: January 8 Signs a six-month deal with Manchester City. [LNB]
