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United midfielder Paul Scholes has signed a new one-year contract at Old
Trafford. Earlier this month United boss Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed Scholes, 37, had
agreed to extend his deal after coming out of
retirement in January.
"I am delighted. He knew he had made a mistake. He now realises if he plays
25 or 30 games next season, they will be of real quality," said Ferguson. Scholes announced his retirement
in May 2011 after making 676 appearances for United.
He joined the United coaching staff, but subsequently came out
of retirement to help Ferguson's side through an injury crisis. "I'm delighted the manager feels I can still make a contribution to the
team," said Scholes who made his return in the FA Cup win against Manchester
City in January and made a further 20 appearances, with 14 starts and four
goals.
Despite playing only half the season, Scholes came third in the vote for the
footballer of the year award, behind Arsenal striker Robin van Persie and United
team-mate Wayne Rooney.
Meanwhile, promising Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Amos, 22, has signed a
new three-year deal which will run until at least 2015."I think this will be Paul's last season. We know how to use him." BBC Sport
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