da marjack bet： According to reports in the Daily Star, Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera is on the verge of signing a new four-year deal worth £200,000-a-week, plus bonuses.
What’s the word, then?
da apostaganha： Well, the Red Devils star has just one year remaining on his contract and unless United tie him down to a new deal then they are in danger of losing him for nothing next year.
However, the Spaniard became a key player and a fans’ favourite under Jose Mourinho last term and the 27-year-old – who was recently named vice-captain by his manager – is ready to commit his long term future to the club, according to the Daily Star.
The report adds that the deal would guarantee that the 27-year-old becomes one of United’s top earners and he could earn £41.6m over the course of the contract.
How did Herrera do last season?
The Spanish midfielder had become used to playing in a defensive role under former Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal, but he was given more freedom by Mourinho last term and quickly became one of the team’s most important players as a result.
The former Athletic Bilbao man ended the campaign having made 50 appearances in all competitions, and he showed his worth and creative ability by scoring two goals and providing a further 11 assists.
Comfortable in possession, able to dictate the play and take on opposition players, Herrera was also effective from a defensive point of view and he made 86 interceptions and 62 clearances in 31 Premier League outings.
Is he worth the new contract?
If you’d have asked United supporters before last season they almost certainly would have said no, but as we mentioned before he has quickly become a key player for United and he continues to impress the fans with his performances.
In addition, he is likely to skipper the team on a number of occasions next season with club captain Michael Carrick unlikely to play every game at 35 years of age.
What’s the verdict, then?
Well, following his showings last season United knew that they had to tie Herrera down to a new contract this summer with just a year remaining on his contract, and they look set to give the 27-year-old a deal he can’t turn down.
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