Manchester United have formally activated the one-year clause in Victor Lindelof's clause that will keep the defender at the club until 2025.

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Man Utd activate one-year clause in Lindelof's contractNeville wants Man Utd to start afresh Man Utd next face Wigan Athletic in FA CupWHAT HAPPENED?

According to journalist , the Red Devils have formally informed Lindelof's representatives that they will activate the one-year clause in his contract which extends his stay at the club until 2025.

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The Red Devils' decision to retain the Sweden international's services for one more year has failed to impress former Man United star Gary Neville who believes that the club must start afresh, especially after the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The former England international also demanded that a message must be sent to the existing lot of players that the level of performance needs to go up if they want to continue at the club.

WHAT GARY NEVILLE SAID

On X, Neville wrote, "If United are looking to renew Lindelof and Varane (on reduced terms) I’m worried. We have to start afresh as much as possible. Whilst these two aren’t bad players by any stretch, a message must be sent to everyone inside and outside of the club that it’s not going to tolerate the levels over the last few years."

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Having won just once in their last five Premier League matches, Erik ten Hag's side currently find themselves seventh in the league. They will be next seen in action in an FA Cup third-round clash against Wigan Athletic on January 8.