Phil Jones extends Manchester United contract until 2023

Phil Jones with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after signing a new contract
Phil Jones has signed a new four-and-a-half year contract Credit: Getty images

Phil Jones has signed a new four-and-a-half year contract with Manchester United that ties him to Old Trafford until June 2023.

The England defender was out of contract at the end of the season but United have moved to secure his long-term future. The new deal includes an option on the club’s side to extend the agreement by a further 12 months.

Jones, 26, has been plagued by injury troubles over recent years, which has interrupted his progress, but United believes still has much to offer, with caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suggesting the defender was “entering into his prime years as a centre half.”

“Phil knows what it takes to be a Manchester United player, he has won the Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League and is now one of the senior players within the team,” Solskjaer said.

“He is coming up to his 27th birthday and entering into his prime years as a centre-half. We are delighted Phil has committed his future to the club.”

Jones joined United from Blackburn Rovers for £16.5 million in 2011 and was determined to extend his stay.

“I am delighted to have signed a new contract,” he said. “Manchester United has been a big part of my life for eight years and I love everything about this club.

“I am excited about the challenges that lie ahead of us as we prepare for a very busy period in the season.

“I would like to thank Ole and the coaching staff for their continued support in my development.”

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