Premier League: Manchester United and Edinson Cavani signs 1-year contract extension

Manchester United announced that Edinson Cavani and club has agreed to a one-year contract extension, that will keep him at the club until June 2022.

Cavani has scored 15 goals in his first season with this season and has been instrumental in our European and Premier League campaigns. He also have 20 goals involvement for United this season. Sout American’s last goal for United before signing contract extension was a stunning Cavani trademark header in 3-1 win over Aston Villa.

United who were struggling for the past few seasons without proper No.9 in the line-up will be benefited by presence of Cavani in many ways. Not only he will be among goal contributors for the team, his leadership both on & off the pitch is invaluable.

Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial will benefit under the guidance of Cavani. With securing Cavani’s future, United and Ole can fight for league title and Champions League next season.

Edinson Cavani on Contract Extension: 

“Over the season, I have developed a great affection for the club and everything that it represents. I feel a deep bond with my team-mates and the staff who work behind the scenes here. They give me extra motivation every day and I know that, together, we can achieve special things.

“From the very first moment that I arrived, I felt the confidence of the manager. As a player, this belief gives you the perfect opportunity to play your best football and I want to thank him for that.

“I have been touched with how much the supporters have wanted me to stay, and I will give everything to bring them happiness and joy with my performances on the field. I’ve not yet been able to play in front of the Old Trafford crowd and that is something that I cannot wait to do.”

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Cavani’s extension: 

“I said when Edinson signed, that he would bring energy, power and leadership to this group and I haven’t been proved wrong, he has been everything I thought he would be and more.

“As coaches, we knew about his goalscoring record. However, it is his personality that has brought so much to this squad, he has a winning mentality and has an unequivocal attitude to everything he does.

“Edinson is one of the last to leave the training ground and sets the tone for the upcoming youngsters with his approach to his profession every single day. I have always wanted him to stay and experience the way our fans will respond to him as a player, and this means he will hopefully get that opportunity.”