[Garnet]

Young Reds right-back Rafael has agreed a new two-year contract extension at United, a deal which keeps the promising Brazilian teenager at Old Trafford until at least June 2013.
Sir Alex Ferguson is delighted with the progress Rafael has made in his debut season with the Reds.

“Everyone at the club has been very impressed and excited by his first year as a professional," Sir Alex told ManUtd.com.

"His enthusiasm and the adventurous way he plays is typical of a Manchester United player and we are delighted that the has signed a new contract.”

Rafael hopes that this contract is the start of a long association with United.

“It has been a fantastic first year and I have been learning from all the players at the club but especially from the defence," he said.

"It has been an exciting time for me and I want to be part of this for a long time so to get an extension is unbelievable."

 

[reddwarf]

Rafael signs 2yr contract extension

This is great news.

Rafael is a brilliant prospect and hopefully part of the long-term future at United.

 

[Richie]

Excellent news. I have no doubt that him and Fabio will go on to become United legends. He fully deserves the improved contract.

 

[shiven]

Great news. Brillant prospect and talent for United's future. Lets get Fabio signed up for the long run too.
They're both 2 hugely talented full backs and i'm sure they will be a great success in the coming years.

 

[Sownak27]

wowo thats good news keeps away real madrid for the time being at least...

 

[marty davidson]

Delighted he got his new contract hoping too see him in United shirt for a long time. One side of his game i think he needs to improve on is his defending.

 

[alikhan]

boy has done great for us, but still half cooked, can't wait to see him in 2 years!

 

[Lucky7]

Great news, him and fabio will be part of our defence for years to come.I think it's a great idea to buy young players then bring them through the youth set-ups, as that makes a player care more for the club and makes them understand what all about playing for this great club.

 

[PeeJay]

Excellent news.

 

[Treble_99]

Glad to hear this news. Seems to have the similar mould of Evra with the attacking full back. Imagine him in a couple of years time when he has matured a bit. Him and Evra on each side

 

[RN10]

Great news i read it on the OS yesterday, in 1 or 2 seasons time he will be excellent. Can't wait until then

 

[spwaff]

hugely talented full backs no doubts about that!!!Great news.

 

[Wombat the Red]

Thats excellent but I am more excited by Fabio who is the better footballer of the two.Hopefully he will get a new contract shortly.

 

[the boss]

good prospect ,great going forward but poor defending

 

[WATPOAE]

Good news. He has a lot of improving to do but is an excellent prospect for the future, as long as he learns how to defend.

 

[ManUtd15]

Fabulous news can't wait to see him when he's a bit older i the first team with his bro Fabio!!

 

[RedDevilZahid]

rafael is awesome.
he has that attacking mind like evra

great news!

 

[goonerkas]

Great one for the future. in comparison to gibbs i would say gibbs is better although gibbs is older and left sided.

 

[Nachito Coronel]

Great one for the future. in comparison to gibbs i would say gibbs is better although gibbs is older and left sided.

:rofl:

 

[Fiat Cunto]

Great one for the future. in comparison to gibbs i would say gibbs is better although gibbs is older and left sided.

the same Gibbs that got destroyed by Ronaldoand ewait for it wait...John o Shea ?
:rofl: