The 39-year-old goalkeeper Tom Heaton completed his contract extension with Manchester United last month, and Tom Heaton said his first goal is to train hard and fight for the opportunity to play in the game.

Tom Heaton, who came from the youth training, left Manchester United in 2010 and did not return to Manchester United until July 2021.

Tom Heaton said in an interview, "It is undoubtedly an honor to have the opportunity to renew my contract with such a huge club. There are many factors behind the decision to renew the contract. I will not deny that I have not had many opportunities to play in the past few weeks, but I still want to play and I am still motivated to pursue opportunities to play."

"I've spent a long time here, I'm a Manchester United fan and I want to continue to be part of the team. It has been a difficult period and last season was not as good as I expected. But this club is always looking for success and I think we have a very solid foundation at the moment to move towards our goals."

Tom Heaton continued, "My priority is still training and getting playing time, which has always been my primary goal. As a senior player, and someone who joined Manchester United at the age of 11, left the team at the age of 24, and then returned to the team at the age of 35, Manchester United's values are deeply rooted in me. I hope that the new players who join can understand what Manchester United means to the fans, including the tradition and spirit of the club, and that the club also needs to keep pace with the times."

"It is one of my responsibilities to provide support to my teammates. For example, the newcomers Cunha and Diego Leon, if they need anything, I will provide support at the first time."

In addition, Tom Heaton also emphasized, "I think what is really important is how to demand yourself. When players work hard, others will see it. This is a role model and the most important part I should bear in my current position."

"I have a great relationship with Bruno Fernandes and I always try to support him in every way possible and I think he does a great job."

On the other hand, Manchester United will play against Leeds United in a friendly next week before flying to the United States to participate in the Premier League summer series.