Ashley Young wants to sign a new contract at Manchester United
Young didn’t feature in any of United’s opening four Premier League matches of the season as he recovered from a muscular problem.
But he has been reintegrated into the first-team recently with some impressive displays in the full-back positions.
Daley Blind and Matteo Darmian occupied the left-back position prior to Young’s return to the team but Jose Mourinho now seems content with Young.
And the 32-year-old hopes his recent displays could result in a contract extension with his current deal running out at the end of the season.
“It is exciting times here,” Young said.
“And I want to be part of the success. As a footballer you want to win trophies and be part of a successful team. And for me Manchester United is that club.
“The most successful club in England and hopefully we can add to the trophies we won last season and hopefully win some more.”
Young first captained United at the back end of last season, and Mourinho entrusted the experienced winger with the armband once again in the Champions League win over CSKA Moscow.
And Young is thrilled to have the backing of the United boss.
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Jose Mourinho named Ashley Young as his captain for the match against CSKA Moscow
“I feel really good. Obviously getting the armband – it's is a proud moment to captain Man United. It is an honour for me to get the armband,” Young added.
“It shows the manager has got trust in me and I’ve got to repay him and I think I’ve been doing that in the games I’ve played.
“I’ve managed to get myself fit, got myself back in the team and hopefully I can stay there.”
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