Striker Louis Saha has signed a contract extension with Manchester
United that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2010. France
international Saha, 28, joined the Premiership leaders from Fulham
in January 2004 for £12.8m.
Saha, who has scored 12 goals this season, told United's website:
"I am really enjoying my time here. "I want to show my commitment
to Manchester United and repay the faith that they have shown in
me."
With Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney also committing themselves
to long-term contracts recently, United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has
secured the services of his current strikeforce for the forseeable
future.
Ferguson said: "I'm delighted we have extended Louis' contract.
"We're happy to see Louis here until at least 2010 and to add him
to the players who have recently signed new contracts. "We address
the situation of players' contracts now and then in order to
strengthen the club and it's great to add Louis to the list. "His
form has been fantastic since he has come back from injury and he
has scored 26 goals in that time."
Saha's first two years at Old Trafford were blighted by injury,
raising initial questions as to the wisdom of United's outlay on
him. Since then, Saha's pace, power and aerial threat has made him
a vital member of United's squad. Saha added: "Hopefully we will
have an exciting end to the season and add some silverware to the
trophy room."