Last Updated: Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:12
Nemanja Vidic has revealed he has rejected offers from Real Madrid, Barcelona and AC Milan as he plans to stay with United.
The towering Serbian centre-half has established himself as one of the best defenders in the Premier League and his impressive displays have not gone unnoticed.
The 27-year-old has revealed big spending Real Madrid, European Champions Barcelona and Italian giants AC Milan have all approached him but he has spurned their advances to stay at Old Trafford.
"My wife Ana is unhappy with our lifestyle in Manchester but I am not going to change my mind as I am happy with the team and Manchester and the club's ambition for next season," he told The Sun.
"I got offers from Milan, Barcelona and Real Madrid and I played a very honest game - I disclosed all these offers to my boss Sir Alex.
"He reacted quickly. I was told he was raising my pay to bring it to the level where my reputation is in the Premier League and Europe.
"After Milan and Real Madrid made their offers Barcelona came in - they wanted to pay £30million for my services but after Sir Alex's move, I am definitely staying in Manchester until my contract expires in 2012.
"I don't care that I will still not be paid as much as my good friends Rio Ferdinand or Wayne Rooney but I guess I will be at the same level as Berbatov or Carrick."
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has already lost star men Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez this summer and Vidic's decision to stay will be a massive relief for the Scottish tactician.