Alex Ferguson has told Dimitar Berbatov he will be staying at Manchester United for another year.
The Bulgarian's contract is due to expire in the summer but the champions have an option to extend it by a further year.
He would, in theory, be free to talk to other clubs from tomorrow but Fergie says United will not be unloading Berba, 30, who scored four goals in two games over Christmas.
Ferguson said: "We have an option which we'll be exercising. I think it kicks in in March."
The former Tottenham man shared the Golden Boot last year but has fallen behind Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernandez and Danny Welbeck in the United pecking order.
But Ferguson saluted Berbatov, saying: "He got the hat-trick against Wigan, he's a fantastic talent. He never complains or misses training.
"And he's a finisher, he got 21 last season. If he can get that again this year we'll all be delighted.
"He's got six from limited appearances so his ratio is very good. You can't be surprised by a player with that ability."
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