The Daily Mirror reports that Manchester United have extended Ashley Young’s contract by one more season.
The 33-year-old is set to remain at Old Trafford for 9 years after making the switch from Aston Villa for £17m in 2011. He had attracted offers from several other English outfits but the former England international wanted to continue with the top flight giants.
When asked about his future back in December, Young was quoted, “I feel as fit as when I was 21 years old. As long as my legs can keep taking me up and down the pitch, I’d love to stay here.”
Primarily being a winger, Young has adapted his game in the later stages of his career to fill in a fullback on a regular basis. Jose Mourinho introduced him into the position when United were severely understaffed in the left-back department.
Young did take a fair bit of time to adjust to the role, making the usual mistakes in defence. But eventually, he did catch up to become an integral part of the squad. Even after Mourinho’s departure, he continues to make regular appearances from both left and right flanks under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Young’s new deal with United will see him earn £110,000-per-week which is quite lucrative for a veteran. With the likes of Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford hitting their best form under the Norwegian boss, Young’s days as an attacking winger might be over but he still holds the cake over youngster Diogo Dalot and Antonio Valencia.
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