"Don't get me wrong. I'm not asking for silly money. I know I can't command the same wages as the likes of David Beckham or Juan Veron, but I do know what I'm worth and deserve.
"I was keen on the positional change a while ago, but I'm very happy with the way things are now.
"I accept that as long as Sir Alex Ferguson is the manager I will play on the left of the defence, and that is absolutely fine by me. I am playing for the greatest club in the world, so I can hardly complain."
"I am a free agent in nine months time and I will probably have a number of interesting offers once the transfer window re-opens. I guess that puts more emphasis on the club's board to make a reasonable proposition. I hope we find an agreement soon."