Manchester
United full-back Rafael Da Silva
has signed a new contract
until 2016, according to the Brazilian’s
agent.
The 21-year-old, who joined from Fluminense in 2008, made 12
appearances for the Red Devils last season, earning a call-up to
the senior international squad in May following an injury to Dani
Alves.
And, Pereira also revealed that the Scot has therefore
allowed the Brazilian to move on loan to QPR for the new
season.
According to the representative, Fabio reject offers
from other clubs to join a Premier League side and further adapt to
the English games.
He added: "Fabio is a promising players and he needs to
play. Because of that, Alex Ferguson suggested that he be loaned
out to get more experience.
"He is a sought-after player because he is still young, and we
think that his transfer to QPR was the best decision at the
time.
"We received some offers from Germany and Portugal, but he
preferred to stay in England to remain in touch with the country's
football style and so that he would not have a problem to adapt to
it when he returned to United."