Sign on: Patrice Evra puts pen to paper on his new
United contract alongside boss Sir Alex Ferguson and chief
executive David Gill (L)
Manchester United
defender Patrice Evra has put pen to paper on a contract extension
to keep him at Old Trafford until 2014 - and remains as hungry as
ever for medals.
The 29-year-old has already helped United land three Premier
League titles, a Champions League, plus three League Cups - the
last of which he lifted after skippering the team to victory over
Aston Villa last year.
And, with his future now secure, Evra is adamant his desire for
silverware has not been satisfied yet.
'Ever since I arrived at United, it's been a dream come true
playing here,' he said.
'The fans, the players, the manager and the staff all work hard
to make this club the best in the world.
'I have won a lot in the last five years, but I want to win more
and I know that's the mentality of everyone here.'
Evra has established himself as one of the world's top
left-backs since his £5million arrival from Monaco in 2006.
He has always been a popular figure amongst the United support
and his occasional bizarre outbursts - he recently claimed Arsenal
was a fabulous football centre but mocked their inability to win
trophies - have only reinforced that view.
Silver lining: Evra wants to win more trophies over
the next three season with Manchester United
His links to Monaco will make him a hate figure amongst
the Marseille support when United head to the south of France for
Wednesday's Champions League encounter with Didier Deschamps'
men.
But Sir Alex Ferguson has no fears about Evra handling the abuse
and, at a time when the most experienced members of his squad are
beginning to end their careers, reckons the defender's influence
will become more apparent.
'Patrice is unquestionably one of the world's best left-backs,'
said the Scot.
'He has developed into a key character in the dressing room and
it is great that he has committed himself to the club.
'His experience and skill will be increasingly important to
us.'
