Edwin van der Sar’s agent has revealed the Dutchman is
to sign a new contract with Manchester United, with the Premier
League champions to announce the news formally on
Friday.
The 38-year-old, who insisted previously that he would keep an
open mind as to whether he would carry on playing beyond the end of
this season, will sign a one-year extension at Old Trafford.
Since joining United from Fulham in 2005 for a fee of £5
million, Van der Sar has retained his position as Sir
Alex Ferguson’s number one and their association will now be
extended to a fifth season.
Van der Sar’s agent Rob Jansen said: "Manchester will make it
known officially on Friday.
"We have already been in talks about a new contract for a couple
of weeks.
"Now we have reached an agreement. It is for one year. What will
happen after that, I don't know."
The former Holland international, who recently announced his
retirement from international football, has made 161 appearances in
the Red Devils first team.