Manchester United transfer news: Victor Lindelof snubs Jose Mourinho to sign new Benfica deal
VICTOR LINDELOF has snubbed Manchester United by signing a new deal with Benfica.
The defender had long been linked with a move to Old Trafford.
Victor Lindelof has snubbed Man United to stay at BenficaGetty Images
But he has now committed his future to the Primeira Liga leaders.
A report submitted by the club read: “Benfica chose to extend the employment relationship with Lisandro López for three more sports seasons until June 30, 2021, and with Victor Lindelof until the end of the 2020/2021 season.”
Lindelof’s supposed transfer was one of the biggest on-again-off-again sagas of the January window.
United were reportedly so desperate to the get the centre-back that they sent scouts to every game he has played this season.
Victor Lindelof has signed a new deal at BenficaPA:Press AssociationThe 22-year-old Swede clearly sees his future being in PortugalAP:Associated PressJose Mourinho has lost out on one of his top transfer targetsPA:Press Association
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