Michael Carrick has signed a contract extension that keeps him at Manchester United until 2015, with an option of a further year for the midfielder.

As reported by the Guardian two weeks ago, the club has offered Carrick two more years despite him being 32. United's general policy is to sign up players who are in their 30s for only 12 months due to age.

A statement from the club said: "Manchester United is delighted to announce that Michael Carrick has extended his contract to June 2015 with an option to extend for a further year. Carrick, 32, signed for United in July 2006. During that time he has won five Premier League titles, one League Cup, a Club World Cup and [the] Champions League."

Carrick, who could be ruled out for another five weeks due to an achilles injury, said: "It is great to extend my contract at this great club. I am really enjoying my football. The club has gone through a few changes and working under David Moyes [the manager] has been fantastic. I have won many trophies in my years playing here and I am looking forward to achieving more in the future."

Moyes said: "I am delighted Michael has extended his contract. During my short time at the club it hasn't been hard to notice that Michael is a great reader of the game and has excellent passing ability. He is an exceptional man and a true professional and it's great that he has committed himself to the club."