"Manchester United" confirmed that defender Chris Smalling has signed a new contract with the club, which will be valid until 2019. This season, under the coaching of Louis van Gaal, the Englishman became one of the key players for the "Red Devils" and appeared in 24 matches. For his consistent performance, the 25-year-old central defender was rewarded with a new contract. The coach praised Smalling for his significant improvement. "Chris has improved his game and during my time at the club, he has improved tremendously. He has become an integral part of the first team," the Dutchman told the official "Man United" website. Smalling himself stated that he is happy to have secured his future with the team and said he will do everything he can to help the "Red Devils" return to the top of the Premier League.
