Vidic signs new contract with United</p> <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'></p> MANCHESTER, England (AFP) - Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him with the Premier League champions until 2012. Vidic agreed the new deal on Thursday as a reward for his impressive performances since joining from Spartak Moscow in January 2006. The Serbian is determined to win more silverware at Old Trafford and he said: "Playing in this team is a great privilege. This is such a great club, I am delighted to be able to extend my stay here. "The fans and everyone at the club have been very special to me. I hope I can do my bit to bring the club even more trophies in the years ahead." United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admitted Vidic's partnership with Rio Ferdinand has been foundation of the team's recent success. "Nemanja has made a terrific impact at the Club and has forged a partnership with Rio Ferdinand that was a major part in us winning the title last year. "He is an extremely popular member of the squad both with staff and fans alike. It's great news that he wants to be part of this exciting side for years to come."</div></p>
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