Ferdinand extends contract with United to 2013
2008-05-16 03:08:22 GMT 2008-05-16 11:08:22 (Beijing Time) Xinhua English
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LONDON, May 16 (Xinhua) -- England international Rio Ferdinand has extended his contract with Manchester United for another five years, said the Premier League club on Thursday.
"I am delighted Rio has signed a new contract. Rio's contribution this season has been a major factor in our outstanding defensive performance," manager Alex Ferguson told the club website.
The new deal keeps Ferdinand in the Man. Utd to the summer of 2013.
"It is a great honor to be part of this trophy-winning team and to share in the success, which I am sure will continue for many seasons to come," said Ferdinand.
United won the Premier League title on Sunday and face Chelsea in the Champions League final in Moscow next week.
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