Lee Grant has signed a new one year extension to his contract with Manchester United where he will now remain until 2022 following his arrival from Stoke City in 2018 on an initial two year deal.
One Year Contract Extension for Lee Grant
Former Derby County Keeper Extends Manchester United Stay
38-year-old goalkeeper Lee Grant will remain at Old Trafford until the end of the 2021/22 Premier League season following the signing of a one year contract extension at the club.
Grant told the official club website that he is delighted to be staying at Old Trafford: “I was always very, very hopeful that I could extend my stay for another year and thankfully the club have allowed me to do that. I’m really looking forward to the challenge of supporting the team, keeping myself going, as well as motivating others around me for another year.”
Grant has certainly travelled during his career. He has played for Derby twice, Watford, Sheffield Wednesday, Burnley , Oldham Athletic and Stoke City before joining United.
Third Choice Role
Grant made his Manchester United debut in a League Cup tie against his former club Derby in 2018 when he came on as a substitute following a red card for Sergio Romero. His next appearance was in the 2019/20 UEFA Europa League when he was a senior figure in a youthful squad that played FC Astana.
Grant went on to tell the official club website that he feels valued at United and is happy to keep pushing himself and offering support to those around him: “I think feeling valued and enjoying your role is huge, no matter what line of work you’re in, and I’m obviously fortunate that I’ve got the opportunity to do that at such a wonderful club. I’m really looking forward to another year with the lads.“
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