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Fletcher signs new four-year deal at Manchester United

ESPNsoccernet staff
March 4, 2011
Darren Fletcher has become the mainstay of the Manchester United midfield © PA Photos
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Scotland international Darren Fletcher has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester United.

Fletcher, who is now committed to the Premier League leaders until the summer of 2015, joins Ryan Giggs, Patrice Evra, Anderson and Michael Carrick in penning an extended deal with United.

The 27-year-old has made 288 appearances, scoring 21 goals, for the Old Trafford club since making his debut in a Champions League tie aganst FC Basel in March 2003.

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson told United's official website: "Darren has been at the club since he was 15. I am extremely proud that he came through the ranks of our youth academy and am delighted Darren has signed a new contract. He has developed into a top-class midfielder.''

Fletcher added: "I take great pride in playing for Manchester United. I have won many trophies in my years playing here and I am looking forward to winning many more in the seasons to come. I would like to thank everyone at the club.''

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