Breaking: United’s almost done deal collapses, player signs new contract with club

Aug 26, 2016 at 5:28 PM

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Breaking: United’s almost done deal collapses, player signs new contract with club

Jose Fonte has decided to extend his stay with the Saints and has signed a new contract to almost double his current wages at the St Mary’s, rejecting advances from Manchester United over a transfer. The Portuguese defender was heavily linked with a move out of the club but his decision to stay will come as a major boost for the management, who have already lost a few key players this summer.

The Portuguese defender was heavily linked with a move out of the club but his decision to stay will come as a major boost for the management, who have already lost a few key players this summer.

The Mirror reports that a deal has been agreed to take his wages from £45,000 ($59,429) a week to £70,000, which has convinced Fonte to extend his association with the Saints. Jose Mourinho wanted an experienced player at the back to play alongside Chris Smalling or Eric Bailly, and Fonte’s performance for Southampton last season, followed by his

Jose Mourinho wanted an experienced player at the back to play alongside Chris Smalling or Eric Bailly, and Fonte’s performance for Southampton last season, followed by his title-clinching performance for Portugal in the Euros, went a long way in inducing United’s interest. Arsenal were also interested in the defender but decided to move for Shkodran Mustafi from Valencia

Arsenal were also interested in the defender but decided to move for Shkodran Mustafi from Valencia

Arsenal were also interested in the defender but decided to move for Shkodran Mustafi from Valencia as the answer to their needs at the back.

“The situation of Jose is now finished and he is back to normal. Jose is now concentrating just on his football and his team. He had a good discussion with the director of football, with the chairman and now everything is all OK,” Claude Puel said in a press conference.

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