Wayne Rooney has agreed a new £100,000-a-week contract with Manchester United that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2012.

Sir Alex Ferguson:

“Obviously I think for everyone at the club it is great news that Wayne has committed his future to Manchester United.

It reflects our intention to build a team to stay together. Cristiano signed a new contract last year and we have exciting young talent here too.

We see Wayne and Cristiano emerging as the best players in the world, they have their finest years in front of them and We will all be lucky to witness that.”

Wayne Rooney:

“I am made up after signing a new two year extension, it’s something that I have always wanted.

There is so much that I want to achieve with this club starting hopefully with the Premiership this season. It is an exciting time at the moment and I am relishing the challenge that goes with it.

The team is developing, with a mix of experience and youth, and I am just glad that I can play my part in it.”

You’ve got the money mate, now it’s time to start delivering the goods. Manchester United isn’t owned by Moneybags, ya know.