Edwin signs new deal at Man United to place doubts over future of Foster

Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has put pen-to-paper on a new deal which will take him beyond his 40th birthday.The veteran shot-stopper signed a new one-year extension on Friday that will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2011.The Dutchman's new deal however, casts further doubt over the future of England prospect Ben Foster, who has fallen behind Tomasz Kuszczak in the United pecking order. Flying Dutchman: Van der Sar has signed a new one-year deal at Old TraffordVan der Sar has been a key figure in Manchester United's trio of consecutive Barclays Premier League titles and European Cup success in 2008. And United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was deligthed to reward Van der Sar, who moved to Old Trafford in 2005, with a new deal.'Edwin's professionalism and dedication to his job and the way he looks after himself has given him the longevity in the game,' Ferguson told ManUtd.com. 'That longevity includes such great experience not just at United, but at Juventus, Ajax and on an international level. We are absolutely delighted he is continuing for another year.'Van der Sar suffered two lengthy absences before being granted compassionateleave just before Christmas when his wife Annemarie suffered a brain haemorrhage.He said: 'This is a great club and I was shown a great deal of compassion andsupport during a difficult time in December and January for which I am extremelygrateful. I am looking forward to winning more trophies with this great team.' Goalkeeping trio in Carling Cup mix for Manchester United! Sir Alex Ferguson weighing up options for Aston Villa clash Paul McGrath: 'I'd hold my breath in games so they could not smell the drink'Rio's pain is back for Sir Alex as United lose duo for AC Milan returnMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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