Vidic commits future to Man Utd

Nemanja Vidic wants to be the cornerstone for a new Manchester United dynasty being built by boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

Vidic's Old Trafford future has been called into question recently, with speculation again mounting that his wife Ana is unhappy in the north-west, particularly with the climate.

"I am glad to have been part of this club for so many years and if I could be one of the bases on which a new team is built I would be very happy.

"I have never said I want to go and play in another country. Other people have spoken or written about it and I am not happy with that.

"But I have said in the past what I think. I don't want to keep talking about it because I can't stop what people say.

"The fact is I am happy here."

It has been suggested Vidic's advisors have been happy to let rumours about the interest from Barcelona in particular rumble on because it would bring forward talks on a new contact.

The Serbian's present deal expires in 2012, so the likelihood is United would want to open negotiations towards the end of this season to avoid the potential for Vidic leaving at a knock-down price.

"I don't want to rush and I don't want to speak about my future in the media," the 28 year old said.

"I will speak about it to the club. But I don't want to push them. I don't want to push anyone.

"We will see what happens. I am here and I am happy. I have shown in the games that I want to be part of the team and to play every game 100% for this club."

 
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