Rio Ferdinand has signed a new contract at Manchester United which will keep him at Old Trafford until 2013

Rio Ferdinand has signed a new contract at Manchester United which will keep him at Old Trafford until 2013.

The new deal effectively keeps Ferdinand with United for the remainder of his career.

"Rio's contribution this season has been a major factor in our outstanding defensive performance and I am delighted he has signed a new contract," said manager Sir Alex Ferguson.