Mac delight: Federico Macheda has put pen to paper
on a new four-year deal
Federico Macheda has put pen to paper on a new four-year
contract at Old Trafford to tie the promising striker to
Manchester
United until 2013.
The former Lazio teenager, 18, will benefit from an incredible
rise in his income having pocketed around £400 a week from his
existing three-year youth scholarship deal.
The Italy Under-21 star made a stunning impact from the bench on
his United debut to score a memorable last-minute against
Aston Villa in April to set Sir Alex Ferguson's side on
their way to defending their Barclays Premier League crown last
season.
Macheda, who starred in United's 2-0 Carling Cup
quarter-final final over
Tottenham Hotspur on
Tuesday night, went on to make five first team appearances, scoring
twice last year.
'I am very happy to commit my future to Manchester United,' said
Macheda.
'I really enjoyed myself last season when I came on and I hope
to get more chances like that and contribute to the team's
success.'
One for the future: Ferguson is delighted to tie
Macheda down to a new deal
Despite failing to register a single strike in four
outings so far this term, and yet to feature in the league, Macheda
is certain to play a big part in the club's future.
'We are delighted by the new four year deal,' said United boss
Ferguson. 'Everyone at the club recognises the fantastic talent he
has and we hope to see that develop in the next years, so he
becomes a well rounded player.'