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Manchester United could give Edinson Cavani a contract extension until 2022
According to Sky Sports, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted that Edinson Cavani will be granted a contract extension.
The 33-year-old joined the club on the summer deadline on a one-year contract. So far he has impressed and changed the rules of the game from the bench.
Despite his age, Solskjaer believes there is still a lot to come from the Uruguayan international. He also hinted that the forward could play a more starting role in upcoming matches.
“We have good competition for places, but he will probably start more games than he doesn’t.”
Cavani’s contract expires at the end of the season. United has the option to extend it one more year. Solskjaer believes the forward can have an impact even beyond that.
“At the moment he seems to have a few years left, even at his age, he’s still one of the fittest players we have.”
Solskjaer clearly has a good impression of the South American veteran. He went on to add that Cavani is also one of the fittest members of the team. The 33-year-old has had a profound impact on the team, both on and off the field.
Cavani came off the bench to help Bruno Fernandes score United’s second goal against Leicester City. Given Anthony Martial’s struggles, the signing of the Uruguayan has been inspiring.
With United set to face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday, it remains to be seen if Cavani will return to the starting eleven.
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According to the Daily Star, United Executive Vice President Ed Woodward has already started talks with Cavani. The former Napoli striker is keen to put pen on paper.
Given Cavani’s impact so far, it’s hard to argue that he doesn’t deserve new terms. Hopefully it will keep getting better and better throughout the rest of the season.
