Man Utd make decision on Victor Lindelof contract extension

Manchester United have triggered their 12-month extension clause within the contract of centre-back Victor Lindelof, 90min understands.

Lindelof’s deal had been as a consequence of expire subsequent summer season and he would have been capable of focus on a free switch abroad as early as Monday, however United have now moved to place an finish to the uncertainty surrounding his future.

Sources have confirmed to 90min that United have activated their clause and Lindelof is now underneath contract till 2025.

The Sweden worldwide, who’s at the moment out injured, has racked up 249 appearances for United since becoming a member of from Benfica in 2017 and is now set so as to add to that tally within the coming months.

United have a number of gamers who’re approaching the ultimate six months of their respective contracts and can quickly make selections on whether or not to set off their extension clauses.

Fellow centre-back Raphael Varane’s current deal is understood to run until 2024, regardless of an preliminary perception that the Frenchman was tied down till 2025. United do have the choice so as to add that further 12 months however haven’t but made a agency determination.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka is one other whose present phrases may be prolonged till 2025 if United want, whereas midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has held talks with the membership a few formal, long-term extension past the top of subsequent season.

One participant who will not be set to obtain an extension is striker Anthony Martial. United aren’t anticipated to set off their 12-month clause and can as a substitute allow the French forward to leave on a free switch on the finish of the present marketing campaign.

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