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Edinson Cavani to extend his stay with Manchester United

By Varun Aithal

TOPSHOT - Manchester United's Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani hits an unsuccessful shot during the UEFA Europa League semi-final, first leg football match between Manchester United and Roma at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, north west England, on April 29, 2021. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
TOPSHOT - Manchester United's Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani hits an unsuccessful shot during the UEFA Europa League semi-final, first leg football match between Manchester United and Roma at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, north west England, on April 29, 2021. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Manchester United fans have one more reason to be happy. After thrashing AS Roma in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League semifinal, The news about Edinson Cavani comes as a boost for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. According to renowned transfer journalist, Moisés Llorens, the Uruguyan sharp-shooter has decided to extend his contract with Red Devils for another season. This comes as a relief for Old Trafford-based outfit as they can divert attention towards other departments in the upcoming summer transfer window.

Moises Llorens, on his Twitter handle, mentioned:

"@ECavaniOfficial has decided to continue in the @ManUtd• Next week it should be made official. • He had doubts, but despite the interest of @BocaJrsOficial , will fulfill the contract In a while we expand on @SC_ESPN@SportsCenter_nt @espnfc @ESPNDeportes(Via: Twitter)"

How good has Edinson Cavani been for Man United? How well did he do vs Roma on Thursday?

The 34-year-old striker has made an impact for Manchester United ever since his arrival on a free transfer. Not only he has adapted to the physicality and pace of the league, but also the culture and tradition of the English Premier League.

In 33 appearances for Manchester United, the player has 16 G/A to his name. In Premier League, the player has been more of a substitute than a starter. Despite injuries and fitness issues, Cavani has made 22 appearances for the Old Trafford-based outfit in the 2021/22 season. He has 10 G/A to his name in EPL for Red Devils.

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