Nemanja Matic signs new three-year Manchester United contract

Nemanja Matic has signed a new contract with Manchester United running to June 2023, the club have announced.

The 31-year-old Serbia midfielder joined United from Chelsea in 2017 and has made 114 appearances in all competitions for the Old Trafford outfit.

Matic has delivered improved performances since football's resumption last month, and has proved a good foil for Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes in the United midfield. 

Matic said in a statement from United: "I am very happy that I will continue to be part of this great club."

United are on a 16-match unbeaten run in all competitions and have scored 11 goals in their last three Premier League games.

The pressure that was growing on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has lifted, with an impressive front three of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood outscoring Liverpool's forward line this season.

United face Aston Villa, Southampton and Crystal Palace in their next three league games as they close in on a top-four place. They travel to third-placed Leicester on the final day of the season which could prove pivotal.

He added: "I still have a lot more to give and achieve in my career and to do that with Manchester United will be a huge honour. This is a really exciting team to be part of, we have a good balance of youth and experience within the squad."

Solskjaer said: "I am delighted that Nemanja has signed a new contract, I know his experience, professionalism and leadership will be invaluable to this young talented group.

"We have great strength in midfield and Nemanja's attributes are a key part of that. Nemanja has been here for three seasons now and really understands the values of playing for Manchester United. He remains hugely ambitious and determined which will be vital as we look to achieve our aims over the coming years."