The Red Devils boss is happy to have seen the Serbian midfielder, who offers experience and leadership to Old Trafford, engaging in a new contract
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke about the importance of Nemanja Vidic signing a new contract for Manchester United “with all the children we have around”.
The Red Devils have once again sought inspiration for young people in 2019-20. A club that was once notorious that “you won’t win anything with kids” remains convinced that providing a platform for the stars of the future to thrive on will pay dividends in the long run.
The Class of ’92 proved it correct, with the likes of Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood now following illustrious steps. United has also invested in the potential of Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James, while Scott McTominay and Brandon Williams are other academics graduates who see a lot of playing time.
The potential is integrated into the ranks of the Red Devils from experience, with two-time Premier League winner Matic the latest to engage in a new 31-year contract.
Solskjaer welcomed the agreement, telling that of the club Official site: “I am glad that Nemanja wants to stay here. Over the years he has truly shown how important it is to us and of course his experience is a Premier League winner.
“We also need experience with all the kids we have around! So I’m very, very happy to be able to solve it. “
Another of the home grown stars United has high hopes for is 22-year-old defender Axel Tuanzebe. He made five appearances at the start of the 2019-2020 campaign, having impressed on loan to Aston Villa last season, but is currently suffering from a hamstring injury that could keep him out until September.
Solskjaer said of the promising midfielder: “It started the season well, then it was stop-start [for him]. He was really anxious to get back into shape and gradually things got worse and he had to take the big step and sit down for a while. “
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Victor Lindelof is another defensive option that has hit a shot, with the Swedish international forced into midfield in a 5-2 win over Bournemouth, but Solskjaer doesn’t expect him to stay out long.
Of the 25-year-old he said: “It’s not that bad. He will play soon. I’m not sure he will manage the Villa game, but he could. “
Thursday, the United with four main chases is ready to make a trip to the Villa threatened by relegations.
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