Source: Daily_Mail
Darren Fletcher signs new four-year Manchester United deal
Darren Fletcher has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester United that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2015.[LNB]The Scotland captain follows team-mates Michael Carrick, Ryan Giggs and Patrice Evra who have all recently committed their futures to the Premier League leaders.[LNB] Signing on: Darren Fletcher puts pen to paper on his new contract extension alongside manager Sir Alex Ferguson[LNB] Fletcher has become a key player for boss Sir Alex Ferguson and his absence through suspension was cited as one of the reasons why United performed so badly in the 2009 Champions League final against Barcelona.[LNB]Ferguson said: 'Darren has been at the club since he was 15.[LNB]'I am extremely proud that he came through the ranks of our youth academy and am delighted Darren has signed a new contract.[LNB]'He has developed into a top-class midfielder.'[LNB]Fletcher has now made 288 appearances, scoring 21 goals. He has won three Barclays Premier League titles, the FA Cup, two League Cups, the Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup.[LNB]Staying put: Scotland skipper Fletcher will stay at Old Trafford for at least four more years[LNB][LNB]In addition, he is the current Scotland skipper, having inherited the armband from Barry Ferguson.[LNB]Although a Celtic fan born in Dalkeith, Fletcher moved south in his teens and was prevented from making his debut as a schoolboy due to FA regulations.[LNB]He has never made any secret of his passion for the Red Devils and is one of the players Ferguson will look to carry on the United traditions once Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes have accompanied Gary Neville into retirement.[LNB]'I take great pride in playing for Manchester United,' said Fletcher.[LNB]'I have won many trophies in my years playing here and I am looking forward to winning many more in the seasons to come. I would like to thank everyone at the club.'[LNB] Deal me in: Man United midfielder Carrick pens new three-year contractFurious Fergie imposes gagging order on himself after landing FA chargeNani calls for a strong run-in as Man United target silverwareAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion [LNB] Explore more:People: Darren Fletcher, Patrice Evra, Ryan Giggs, Michael Carrick, Alex Ferguson, Paul Scholes, Barry Ferguson, Gary Neville Places: Barcelona, Scotland
