DARREN FLETCHER SIGNS NEW DEAL

Last updated : 03 October 2003 By Editor
Club statement reads:

Manchester United is pleased to announce that it has agreed
terms with Darren Fletcher on a new four-year contract that
will keep him at the club at least until the end of June,
2007.

Sir Alex Ferguson says: “This deal is in keeping with what
we have been doing at the club in bringing young players
through to the first team squad, and we recognise Darren’s
progress and are delighted to get him on a new contract.”

Factfile:

Born: Edinburgh, February 1,1984.
Signed as a trainee: July 2000
Turned professional: February 2001.
First team debut: v FC Basel on March 12, 2003.
Appearances: 5 (2 as a substitute)

Meanwhile Scottish boss Bertie Vogts has high praise indeed
for the youngster:

"I think Darren Fletcher is the biggest talent in the United
Kingdom.”