Veteran Carrick agrees to stay at Old Trafford

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick will play another season at Old Trafford after signing a one-year extension to his contract.

Carrick’s existing deal was due to expire next month, but the former England international, who will be 36 this summer, has agreed to stay for another 12 months.

In March, Carrick said he would only consider extending his 11-year stay at the club if he felt he could still contribute.

“What a fantastic way to finish off the season, with a new trophy in our cabinet. I am delighted that my journey with this great club is going to continue,” said the midfielder, who this week added the Europa League to his personal tally of five Premier League titles, an FA Cup, two League Cups and a Champions League already won with the club,

Carrick has made 38 appearances this season, with 18 Premier League starts, and manager Jose Mourinho hopes he can continue to pass on his experience to the younger members of the squad.

Meanwhile Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s agent admits he does not know if the Swede will be back at United next season and says there have been plenty of offers for the prolific forward.

Mino Raiola did, however, insist that Ibrahimovic, 35, will continue playing in Europe as he looks to resume his career once he recovers from a serious knee injury.

Ibrahimovic, the former Paris St-Germain, Barcelona and Juventus striker, enjoyed a hugely successful first season in England, scoring 28 goals in 46 appearances.