 Highly promising England defender secures his future at Manchester United... Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has agreed a new 5-year contract with the club, after his outstanding debut season at Old Trafford. The 21-year-old made 34 appearances for The Premier League Champions last campaign, and his new, lucrative deal signals manager Sir Alex Ferguson's approval. Smalling has exceeded expectations in his first test, and is well on his way to becoming a viable replacement for Rio Ferdinand. Smalling signed from Fulham in January 2010, but only began his career with The Red Devils that summer. As defenders John O'Shea and Wes Brown depart The Theatre Of Dreams, 6ft 4in Smalling commits his long-term future to the world's biggest club. The England U-21 centre back has been tipped - alongside fellow club and country teammate Phil Jones - to become captain of both United and England seniors. The former Maidstone back has worked his way through the England ranks, representing England Schools U-18's, U-20's and now U-21's. Smalling has played 14 games for his current age group, and has scored twice on International duty. Since his competitive debut in the Community Shield triumph over Chelsea, Smalling has appeared on 34 occasions under Sir Alex, and has also bagged himself a goal in a solid first term at the club. The gaffer told ManUtd.Com: "Chris has been outstanding since joining us from Fulham last year, he is an extremely talented young defender, he’s quick, strong and reads the game well, he is a great asset to the team." Smalling himself added: "This is a great club and, in the short time I have been here, I have already achieved more than I could have ever expected to. I am looking forward to a long and successful career at Manchester United." Smalling's 5-year signature will keep him at United until the summer of 2016. He is due to meet the squad in The United States on July 11th, after being given a prolonged sabbatical (beyond the July 4th regroup) for his work with England U-21's in the 2011 UEFA European Championships in Denmark. This earned Smalling a place in the 2011 'UEFA Official All-Star Team' for Under-21 football. Good on you, Chris ! CommentsSean 123 Mufc 08/07/2011 12:57pm
great news; Berbatov must be going why has he not being give an new contract Sean 123 Mufc 08/07/2011 1:17pm
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Sir Bobby Charlton has been speaking to Sky Sports News about Samir Nasri. "I can't talk about anything," says the Reds legend. "He's a nice player, a good player but I'll leave all that, the negotiations, to the powers that be here and, if he's a good player and wants to come and play for us, he'll have to realise there is something you have to remember here. That's the history of the club. I think if he knows Manchester United are coming for him, he won't worry about anything else." Hammed 08/07/2011 3:41pm
Dello Sport Journalist: " Inter Accept Manchester United's 38m to Sneijder , £200k a week, and expected a deal Done next Monday .." David 08/07/2011 4:30pm
That would round off the best summer of transfers ever since I've being following utd and I've bring following them nearly 30 years True Red 08/07/2011 4:39pm
IF BERBATOV IS LEAVING THEN WHO WILL BE HIS REPLACEMENT ? simpson 08/07/2011 5:18pm
r.Meulensteen also talk about signing Stekelenberg, they then went and bought de Gea. Smokescreen. Redmick442 08/07/2011 5:43pm
well done to chirs smalling hes earned that hope Hernandez is offerd a long term deal stop Madrid sniffing about .hope snijder story's are true would b a great addition to the squad .unfortunatey I think nasri will end up at city money talks and gooners won't want to c him at ot but I might b wrong hope so and he comes to us .he might have to sit it out and leave on a free next year maybe that's saf plan Sean 123 Mufc 08/07/2011 6:25pm
ya i saw that so does this mean were getting Nasri and Sneijder i think we sign them i wont no what to do Skemdevil 08/07/2011 6:29pm
Something to take the piss out of city about, their stadium name Ethiad means united in Arabic, they now play in the united stadium! Love it! l33bo 08/07/2011 6:32pm
lassana diarra after that straight swap for him to real Darlo212 08/07/2011 7:32pm
Hope we sign them all ! Ccc1984 08/07/2011 8:25pm
Just seen a comment on twitter don't know wether it's true or not, it said modric for 12m and 2 players wonder who they would get rid of Top ITK football agent 08/07/2011 8:27pm
I told you fools that the Sneijder deal was imminent. Now you will see what is coming. Wesley Sneijder will wear the red shirt this season. Jordan 08/07/2011 9:16pm
I hope we do sign nasri think we also need a midfielder with a bit of steel someone to win the ball coz with carrick and maybe nasri not slot of tackles in them two Red Jay 08/07/2011 9:44pm
Internazionale have received two bids for Wesley Sneijder: Málaga CF (€35M) and Man Utd (€39M). (La Gazzetta dello Sport). Sean 123 Mufc 08/07/2011 10:46pm
breaking news ;sky sports news.co understand Nasri wants to leave Sean 123 Mufc 08/07/2011 11:13pm
Breaking news; man united open talks for Sneijder and are willing to offer Nani in swap; this is going some week ahead David 08/07/2011 11:18pm
This better b true mate were did u get that info from Hammed 09/07/2011 12:01am
just read on BBC sport arsenal accept 23mil for nasri from city Sean 123 Mufc 09/07/2011 12:24am
ya that was on there twitter i think there not Borba 09/07/2011 1:48am
We all agree that we hate the glazers as owners but atleast the do what Sir Alex wants. May the last two seasons Sir Alex didn't want to head up with Real Madrid in the market. This year seems to me Real Madrid isn't really buying yet and good Chance for Sir Alex to buy who or what he wants before the real heavy hitter comes to play aka Real Madrid and the glazers are letting him do the the job. The one thing I give credit to them is when Sir Alex buys or go after players the Glazers don't get in his way that's the only credit I give them but hurry up and sell to the Qatar Royal family. Top ITK football agent 09/07/2011 3:57am
When are you people going to learn to trust my information? Sir Alex has no intention of selling Nani. Inter will accept straight cash for Sneijder and he will be a Man Utd player by the end of the month. This information is coming from the sources at the very top. Adewale Mulumbu 09/07/2011 4:14am
Agent... who is your source? Top ITK football agent 09/07/2011 4:22am
Sources at Inter Milan. Adewale Mulumbu 09/07/2011 4:35am
Wow Sean 123 Mufc 09/07/2011 10:48am
it is on Sky Italia i am not making uo so we can belive what you want Sean 123 Mufc 09/07/2011 10:52am
Sneijder to discuss Man U and Malaga Football Italia 09:45 l33bo 09/07/2011 3:09pm
people keep sayin that we need a midfielder with steel. there is a perfect player wants to leave I keep repeating myself Comments are closed. |  
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