The 28-year-old's deal was due to expire at the end of the season, but the activation of a further 12 months ensures he won't leave on a free transfer
Manchester United have triggered the one-year extension option on Jesse Lingard’s contract, theoretically ensuring that the midfielder could remain at Old Trafford until the summer of 2022.
The England international’s current deal was poised to expire in the summer, at which point the 28-year-old was expected to seek new opportunities elsewhere after falling out of favour under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season.
Lingard has only played 99 minutes of football across two Carabao Cup games this season - with a single start against Luton Town - and has struggled to even get onto the bench for the vast majority of Premier League matches.