Van der Sar lines up one last season at United

Goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has agreed a new one-year contract with Manchester United FC which will take him through to June 2010, by which time the 130-times capped Netherlands international will be 39.

Official announcement
United officially announced the new contract on Friday, confirming that the 1.97m-tall keeper would spend another full season at Old Trafford, with his existing contract set to expire next summer. "Next year will be his last," said manager Sir Alex Ferguson. "Edwin has great experience, and his temperament and performance levels have never changed." Understudies Ben Foster and Thomas Kuszczak will look to take over from Van der Sar next season, with Sir Alex adding: "Edwin has helped with the development of our young keepers, but next year we need to make it more competitive for Ben and Thomas. It will come down to whoever is the right man for the job."

Successful spell
The 38-year-old Van der Sar joined United from Premier League rivals Fulham FC in 2005, following spells at AFC Ajax and Juventus, and has won two league titles with the club. He also made the penalty shootout save that won United the 2007/08 UEFA Champions League at the expense of Chelsea FC. United finished top of Group E this autumn to earn a tie against a second-placed side from another UEFA Champions League group in next Friday's draw for the first knockout stage.