Saha signs United deal
Louis Saha has signed a new contract to stay at Manchester United until 2010.
Louis Saha has signed a new contract to stay at Manchester United until 2010.
The France international has established himself as United's first-choice striker this season following Ruud van Nistelrooy's sale to Real Madrid.
He has scored 12 goals this term, including eight in the Premiership to help The Red Devils to the top of the table.
Saha has now been rewarded with a new deal at Old Trafford and he expressed his delight at being offered the extension.
"It's great news," Saha told the club's official website.
"I'm really enjoying my time here and I wanted to show my commitment to Manchester United, but also repay the faith that Sir Alex has shown in me.
"Hopefully we will have an exciting end to the season and add some silverware to the trophy room."
Sir Alex Ferguson feels Saha fully deserves the contract extension, saying: "I'm delighted that we have extended Louis's contract.
"We are happy to see Louis here until at least 2010 and to add him to the other players who have recently signed new contracts like Cristiano and Wayne, but also to the new additions such as Patrice and Nemanja. It bodes well for the future."
Saha joined United from Fulham for £12.8 million in January 2004, but prior to this season had been beset by injury problems.
He has scored 36 goals in 87 appearances for the club and is forming a profitable partnership with Wayne Rooney in attack.
