Edinson Cavani’s contract extension at Manchester United has been confirmed by the club.
The Uruguayan’s new deal runs until June 2022, and this ends a period of uncertainty for the striker.
Cavani spoke to United’s website to explain his decision, and said he has a bond with the club which he is reluctant to break so soon.
Cavani said: “Over the season, I have developed a great affection for the club and everything that it represents. I feel a deep bond with my team-mates and the staff who work behind the scenes here. They give me extra motivation every day and I know that, together, we can achieve special things.
“From the very first moment that I arrived, I felt the confidence of the manager. As a player, this belief gives you the perfect opportunity to play your best football and I want to thank him for that.
“I have been touched with how much the supporters have wanted me to stay, and I will give everything to bring them happiness and joy with my performances on the field. I’ve not yet been able to play in front of the Old Trafford crowd and that is something that I cannot wait to do.”
Ole impressed
Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is delighted with the deal, praising the combination of Cavani’s enduring quality and professionalism, which sets a great example to his teammates.
Solskjaer said: “I said when Edinson signed, that he would bring energy, power and leadership to this group and I haven’t been proved wrong, he has been everything I thought he would be and more.
“As coaches, we knew about his goalscoring record. However, it is his personality that has brought so much to this squad, he has a winning mentality and has an unequivocal attitude to everything he does.
“Edinson is one of the last to leave the training ground and sets the tone for the upcoming youngsters with his approach to his profession every single day. I have always wanted him to stay and experience the way our fans will respond to him as a player, and this means he will hopefully get that opportunity.”
Cavani has scored 15 goals this season, of which eight have come in his last seven games, firing United to the Europa League final along the way.
While 34, Cavani looks as deadly as ever, and watching him play for the club is a joy to behold. Getting at least one more year out of him is a smart decision, especially with a full pre-season behind him.
He had been linked with a return to South America, and while his start at United was beset by injuries and an unjust suspension, Cavani now is firing on all cylinders and looks like he is as lethal as ever.
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