Manchester United has exercised the option to extend Victor Lindelof’s contract, which was set to expire at the end of the season. According to The Athletic, Lindelof will now remain at Old Trafford until June 2025.
The decision to extend Lindelof’s contract comes amidst uncertainty surrounding his future. Manchester United has triggered the option to add another 12 months to his deal, ensuring his stay at the club.
Previously, there were expectations that Lindelof would leave either in January or on a free transfer in the summer. However, he turned down interest from Inter Milan and Rennes in August, choosing to fight for his place in Erik ten Hag’s squad.
Despite the club’s decision to keep Lindelof, some fans are frustrated and believe that he is not of the required quality for Manchester United. They argue that the club should be more ruthless with unwanted players and free up wages for other signings.
Lindelof joined Manchester United in 2017 from Benfica for £31 million and has since made 249 appearances for the club. Currently, Manchester United sits seventh in the Premier League table with 31 points from 19 games.
Opinions from Fans
Several fans expressed their dissatisfaction with the decision to extend Lindelof’s contract:
– One fan tweeted, “We are a joke! He’s not good enough; we need better quality players!”
– Another agreed, stating, “This is why we will remain in mediocrity, keep extending contracts of players that aren’t anywhere near good enough.”
– A third commented, “Would have liked to see him go tbh; he’s not United standard.”
It remains to be seen if Manchester United will reconsider their decision in the future or if Lindelof will prove his worth to the club.
Conclusion
Manchester United has chosen to extend Victor Lindelof’s contract, keeping him at the club until June 2025. While some fans are frustrated with this decision, the club believes in Lindelof’s abilities and hopes he will contribute to their success. Only time will tell if this extension proves to be the right move for Manchester United.