ROMERO SIGNS NEW CONTRACT AT UNITED

Manchester United is delighted to announce that Sergio Romero has signed a new contract which will keep him at the club until June 2021, with the option to extend for a further year.

Romero, 30, joined the club in July 2015. The Argentinian World Cup finalist made his debut on 27th August 2015 and has gone onto make 28 appearances for the club, with the most recent being the UEFA Europa League final victory over AFC Ajax in Stockholm.

Sergio Romero said:

“I am delighted to have signed a new contract.  Who wouldn’t want to be at the biggest club in the world?  We have great goalkeepers here and we are always learning from each other. Of course, it was a very proud moment for me and my family to be part of the Europa League final, and I am looking forward to helping the team build on last season’s success in 2017/18.”

José Mourinho said:

“Sergio is a great goalkeeper and professional.  He had a good season and outstanding performances, especially in our Europa League success.  Sergio deserves his contract, and for Manchester United to have Sergio and David is amazing in such an important role.”