Vidic agrees new Red Devils contract
Friday, 23 July 2010 18:43Nemanja Vidic has committed his long-term future to Manchester United, according to chief executive David Gill.
The Serbia defender's current deal is up in two years but an extension to his contract has been agreed by both parties.
Vidic has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford but he is now staying at the club.
Gill told MUTV: 'I am very pleased to confirm that we agreed terms with Nemanja three or four weeks ago on a new long-term deal with the club.'
Vidic's decision to stay is a huge boost for United given Rio Ferdinand's fitness problems.
While the length of the contract extension has not been disclosed, Gill believes Vidic will put pen to paper next month.
Gill said: 'We sat down with Nemanja and his advisor at the end of last season and started discussions. They broke up when Nemanja went away to the World Cup, but resumed when Serbia were knocked out.
'It's yet to be signed - the paperwork is now being sorted by our lawyers and being checked by Nemanja's advisors. He's still away on holiday but the plan is that when he gets back the papers will be signed.
'We've shaken hands on it and we're confident it will all be signed and sealed in early August.
'It's great news for Manchester United and great news for Nemanja and the fans.'
Gill added: 'There was a lot of speculation about Nemanja's future, but in my view it's been the media drumming some old stories.
'They certainly didn't come out of the Manchester United camp and I'm confident they didn't come out of Nemanja's camp.'
