Nemanja Matic has turned his fortunes dramatically around in the space of this season. From a Manchester United also-ran, an ageing midfielder who looked set to leave the club in the summer if not in January, to a pivotal part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad.
Just how important Matic remains - and has been this season during long-term injuries to Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba is reflected in the fact United have triggered the one-year extension option in his contract.
The 31-year-old will now stay at Old Trafford until June 2021 and possibly even further amid talks over a fresh contract. Solskjaer confirmed earlier this month that United were looking to sort a new deal for Matic. "We have agreed with him so he will stay, 100 per cent,"
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