Sir Alex Ferguson has tipped Anderson for greatness
after handing the Brazil midfielder a three-year contract extension
at Manchester
United.
The 22-year-old's future appeared to be up in the air after
injury and disciplinary issues, but he has returned to the United
first team in style.
Anderson started just 10 Barclays Premier League games last
season and suffered a cruciate knee ligament problem in
February.
He hit the headlines again this summer after being involved in a
serious car crash in Portugal, but has been attracting attention
for the right reason in recent weeks.
'We are delighted Anderson has signed a new contract,' said
Ferguson. 'Anderson has developed tremendously since joining the
club and he has fantastic potential at only 22 years of age, he is
going to be a really top player.'
Watchful eye: Ferguson gestures to Anderson before
easing the Brazilian back into first-team action at Manchester
United this season
Anderson joined United in a big-money move from Porto in
June 2007, signing a five-year contract, but the new deal extends
his stay to 2015.
Clubs were lining up to prise him from Old Trafford in the last
two transfer windows, but Anderson said: 'This is the best club to
be at and I would like to thank everyone for the great support I
have received over the years.
'I am looking forward to winning many more trophies with this
club and I am so pleased to have signed a new contract.'