Manchester United faithful were left with red faces after Chris Smalling signed a new deal that will keep him at the club till June 2022.
“This is my ninth season and I am delighted to be continuing my progression with this team,” he said.
“We’re all now concentrating on the busy period.”
We are delighted to announce @ChrisSmalling has signed a new #MUFC contract.
Congrats, Chris!
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— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 15, 2018
Some fans didn’t share in their joy, though, lashing out at the England defender on Twitter.
Nothing against Chris Smalling. He’s obviously a lovely fella. But when he’s the best defender at Manchester United it’s a disgrace. How the club’s standards have fallen. Club is beyond a joke at the minute.
— Colin_MUFC
(@_ColinMUFC_) December 15, 2018
With due respect Chris Smalling/Phil Jones should been moved on long time ago!What does it say to young players like Tuanzebe when Smalling
Is given new deal! #MUFC— ily (@ily_patel) December 15, 2018
Man Utd this is not Fair
ED Woodward this is not Fair
Jose Mourinho this is not Fair
Chris Smalling this is not Fair
You should have just moved on
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— Daddy Chulah
(@ZoYamah) December 15, 2018
Me after chris smalling sign a new contract at man United
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SOMETHING LITE
(@ollygodspower) December 15, 2018
Chris Smalling signs 4 year deal………. pic.twitter.com/0HB2jn46h4
— Graham Russell
(@Grussy84) December 15, 2018
Chris Smalling signing a new contract until 2022. He’s the best defender United have currently and the most consistent defensive player, sadly.
I like Chris, he just does his job. He won’t win you titles, but not going to complain about him extending. Useful bench player.
— ‘Drawty’ (@DrawtyDevil) December 15, 2018
So, I heard Chris smalling just signed a new contract @ManUtd.. Smh!
— Nwa Oliver (@Emmylite_Utd) December 15, 2018
Not sure I should be over the moon with Chris smalling signing new contract at Mufc #opinions
— Granty (@neil71grant) December 15, 2018
4 more years of Chris smalling happy Christmas reds #mufc
— Keith Daly (@Keithd2988) December 15, 2018
