Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed midfielder Paul Scholes has signed a new one-year deal to play for Manchester United next season.The Red Devils boss has stated that the long-serving veteran playmaker will remain at the club for another season after making his comeback from retirement in January.
The 37-year-old has made 21 appearances since returning from retirement in January and been integral as United battled for their 20th league title before losing out to rivals Manchester City on goal difference.
"It's been done. He's staying. I am delighted," Sir Alex confirmed at the club's Player of the Year awards dinner on Monday night.
"He knew he had made a mistake. He now realises if he plays 25 or 30 games next season, they will be of real quality.
The Red Devils boss also confirmed his intention to bring in new signings, as they look to reclaim the title from local rival Manchester City next season."I think this will be Paul's last season. We know him very well. We have had him since he was a kid. We know how to use him."
"Yes we want to add to the squad that's in process at the moment. We have set our stall on certain players," he confirmed."
Scholes was also ecstatic to sign on for another year and hailed his manager's faith in him since returning at the turn of the year.
He said: "I'm delighted the manager feels I can still make a contribution to the team."
"It's been done. He's staying. I am delighted," Sir Alex confirmed at the club's Player of the Year awards dinner on Monday night.
"He knew he had made a mistake. He now realises if he plays 25 or 30 games next season, they will be of real quality.
The Red Devils boss also confirmed his intention to bring in new signings, as they look to reclaim the title from local rival Manchester City next season."I think this will be Paul's last season. We know him very well. We have had him since he was a kid. We know how to use him."
"Yes we want to add to the squad that's in process at the moment. We have set our stall on certain players," he confirmed."
Scholes was also ecstatic to sign on for another year and hailed his manager's faith in him since returning at the turn of the year.
He said: "I'm delighted the manager feels I can still make a contribution to the team."
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