'Huge honour' - Heaton signs new deal
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Tom Heaton has extended his Manchester United contract for a further year and says he can "feel the determination and ambition of everyone throughout the club to keep pushing for success".
The club said Heaton, who will enter 21st season in professional football, will continue "playing an important leadership role in the dressing room".
Heaton, 40, came through the ranks at United but returned to the club after over a decade elsewhere in 2021.
"It is a huge honour to continue to represent Manchester United," he said.
"I am really excited to play my role in driving us forward and helping the group to compete for the biggest honours."
Director of football Jason Wilcox added: "Everyone is well aware of the importance of his leadership and professionalism within the group.
"Tom has played a key role in helping to support Senne [Lammens] throughout his first season in the Premier League.
"His constant dedication and mentality set a fantastic standard for our goalkeeping group."
