Rio Signs on at Old Trafford for Another Year

Rio Ferdinand has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United - tying him to the Premier League giants for the 12th season.The deal was personally approved by new manager David Moyes amid growing speculation that the former England midfielder could be on his way out of Old Trafford. Ferdinand formally announced his retirement from international football last week, and rumours were rife that he was about to call time on an illustrious club football career too. However, the veteran defender has committed himself to the reigning Premier League champions for another season.Ferdinand played an integral role in United's 20th league title last year with 344 appearances. His consistency and dedication earned him a place in the PFA team of the year, and it proved to fans, the manager and the board that he still has the talent, motivation and physical fitness to compete at the very highest level. Ferdinand arrived at Old Trafford in 2002 for a then world-record fee of £30 million. He has lifted the Champions' league and FA Cup trophies during his 12 years at Old Trafford, but perhaps the most poignant of his achievements was scoring the last home goal of Sir Alex Ferguson's tenure.You can buy your Manchester United tickets and Community Shield tickets online with LiveFootballTickets - safely and securely.