Cavani explains extended United stay

will remain at Manchester United next season after the on-form Uruguayan signed a oneyear contract extension yesterday.

The 34-year-old Uruguayan has scored 15 goals in his first season in England, including eight in his last seven games, to help United to second place in the Premier League and to the final of the Europa League.

“Over the season I have developed a great affection for the club and everything that it represents,” Cavani said in a United statement.

“I have been touched with how much the supporters have wanted me to stay, and I will give everything to bring them happiness and joy with my performances on the field.

“It’s also has a lot to do with my teammates. I have been really touched and moved by the lads in the dressing room, saying stuff like: ‘Edi, you can’t go; stay, stay, we love you, we don’t want you to leave’.

“I’ve not yet been able to play in front of the Old Trafford crowd and that is something that I cannot wait to do.”

United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had repeatedly stressed his desire for Cavani to remain at Old Trafford despite reports the striker was keen to return to South America.

“We knew about his goalscoring record. However, it is his personality that has brought so much to this squad, he has a winning mentality and has an unequivocal attitude to everything he does,” Solskjaer said. – AFP