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Neville pens United extension

20 Feb 2009 - 11:59:05

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Veteran Manchester United and England right-back Gary Neville has signed a new contract to keep him at Old Trafford until the end of next season.

The 34-year-old has made more than 550 first-team appearances for the Red Devils to date, having made his debut way back in 1992 against Torpedo Moscow.

Neville told his club's official website: "Manchester United is the only club I have ever wanted to play for, so I am delighted to have signed for another year."

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson added his own praise of Old Trafford stalwart Neville, who is one of the club's longest-serving layers along with Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs.

The Scotsman added: "Gary, Ryan and Paul are the spirit of Manchester United and so we are delighted that Gary has signed for another year.

"Gary is a true professional and I admire how he has overcome an injury which kept him out for over a year, returning as good as ever.

"He deserves this new contract and we are very happy to have him here."