Evra signs four-year Man Utd deal Evra is part of the France squad at Euro 2008 <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Defender Patrice Evra has signed a contract extension with Manchester United which will keep him at Old Trafford until 2012. The France international signed from Monaco in 2006 and has been a key figure in United's success this season. He follows Rio Ferdinand, Wes Brown, Nemanja Vidic and Michael Carrick, who have all signed new deals. "Patrice has been a key part of the club's success in the last two seasons," said boss Sir Alex Ferguson. "He has developed into one of the best full-backs in world football and his infectious personality has helped to build the incredible team spirit that exists at Old Trafford." Evra is part of France's squad at Euro 2008, although he did not feature in the 0-0 draw with Romania, Barcelona's Eric Abidal being preferred at left-back. The 27-year-old initially struggled to make an impression at Old Trafford when he arrived for £4m from the south of France, with Gabriel Heinze first choice in his position. But he has since become an integral part of United's defence, making 49 appearances as Manchester United won the Premier League and Champions League last season. "The last two-and-a-half seasons have been the start of a dream for me," said Evra. "It is a pleasure and an honour to be part of this fantastic side and to be coached by Sir Alex Ferguson and his staff. "I declared when arrived that I was coming here not just to play but to win and United is the ideal place to realise such a dream. "It is a privilege to play in front of our fantastic fans and I am sure that the success we have earned in the last two seasons confirms the history of this club and will be the start of something even more special."</div>
