Manchester United have triggered their 12-month extension clause in the contract of centre-back Victor Lindelof, 90min understands.
Lindelof’s deal had been due to expire next summer and he would have been able to discuss a free transfer overseas as early as Monday, but United have now moved to put an end to the uncertainty surrounding his future.
Sources have confirmed to 90min that United have activated their clause and Lindelof is now under contract until 2025.
The Sweden international, who is currently out injured, has racked up 249 appearances for United since joining from Benfica in 2017 and is now set to add to that tally in the coming months.
United have several players who are approaching the final six months of their respective contracts and will soon make decisions on whether to trigger their extension clauses.
Fellow centre-back Raphael Varane’s current deal is understood to run until 2024, despite an initial belief that the Frenchman was tied down until 2025. United do have the option to add that extra 12 months but have not yet made a firm decision.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is another whose current terms can be extended until 2025 if United wish, while midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has held talks with the club about a formal, long-term extension beyond the end of next season.
One player who is not set to receive an extension is striker Anthony Martial. United are not expected to trigger their 12-month clause and will instead allow the French forward to leave on a free transfer at the end of the current campaign.
