Chris Smalling, Manchester United Agree to New Contract: Full Details, Reaction

Chris Smalling has signed a new deal with Manchester United which will keep him at the club until 2019.

The news was reported by the Red Devils on Tuesday:

Smalling joined United from Fulham in 2010 and the centre-back has established himself as a first-team regular under Louis van Gaal, and he is enjoying a terrific season, per The Telegraph:

The 25-year-old is clearly excited at the prospect of continuing at Old Trafford, the Red Devils having improved dramatically in the Premier League this season, per BBC Sport:

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I am so proud to play for such a great club. We have developed as a team over the course of the season under the manager and we are now playing as a complete unit. This is a very exciting time to be at Manchester United, we are all determined to get back to where we belong and competing at the highest level.

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Smalling will be key for United as they look to challenge for the title next season, with Champions League football also set to be on the cards.