Source: Daily_Mail
Patrice Evra confirms new Manchester United contract
Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has put pen to paper on a contract extension to keep him at Old Trafford until 2014 - and remains as hungry as ever for medals.[LNB]The 29-year-old has already helped United land three Premier League titles, a Champions League, plus three League Cups - the last of which he lifted after skippering the team to victory over Aston Villa last year.[LNB] Sign on: Patrice Evra puts pen to paper on his new United contract alongside boss Sir Alex Ferguson and chief executive David Gill (L)[LNB]And, with his future now secure, Evra is adamant his desire for silverware has not been satisfied yet.[LNB]'Ever since I arrived at United, it's been a dream come true playing here,' he said.[LNB]'The fans, the players, the manager and the staff all work hard to make this club the best in the world.[LNB]'I have won a lot in the last five years, but I want to win more and I know that's the mentality of everyone here.'[LNB]Evra has established himself as one of the world's top left-backs since his ?5million arrival from Monaco in 2006.[LNB]He has always been a popular figure amongst the United support and his occasional bizarre outbursts - he recently claimed Arsenal was a fabulous football centre but mocked their inability to win trophies - have only reinforced that view.[LNB] Silver lining: Evra wants to win more trophies over the next three season with Manchester United[LNB]His links to Monaco will make him a hate figure amongst the Marseille support when United head to the south of France for Wednesday's Champions League encounter with Didier Deschamps' men.[LNB]But Sir Alex Ferguson has no fears about Evra handling the abuse and, at a time when the most experienced members of his squad are beginning to end their careers, reckons the defender's influence will become more apparent.[LNB]'Patrice is unquestionably one of the world's best left-backs,' said the Scot.[LNB]'He has developed into a key character in the dressing room and it is great that he has committed himself to the club.[LNB]'His experience and skill will be increasingly important to us.'[LNB] Evra commits future to Manchester United with new three-year deal Lloris flattered by United link as Kuszczak tells Fergie: I'm your No 1Media favour Manchester United over us, complains City legend SummerbeeAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion [LNB] Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, Patrice Evra Places: Monaco, Monaco, France
