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Michael Carrick delighted with new Man Utd deal

Michael Carrick has been handed a new deal by Manchester United.

Carrick, 35, joined the Old Trafford side from Tottenham in an £18.6m deal in 2006 and has played 458 games in all competitions, scoring 24 goals.

"I am delighted that my journey with this great club is going to continue," Carrick told the club's website.

Carrick, whose contract was coming to an end in June, has a testimonial on 4 June.

Manager Jose Mourinho said: "I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Michael over this past season.

"Not only is he a great footballer, he is also a fantastic human being and a great role model to our younger members of the team."

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