( CNN ) -- South Korean star Park Ji-sung has signed a two-year contract extension at English Premier League champions Manchester United . The 28-year-old Park has been handed a contract extension at Manchester United . The attacking midfielder is now tied to Old Trafford until 2012 as reward for his dogged displays for United since joining from PSV Eindhoven in 2005 . `` I am so pleased to have a new contract , '' Park told www.manutd.com . `` We have achieved great success over the last four years and won many trophies . '' Park has had to work hard to establish himself as a regular member of United 's starting line-up and was devastated to be left out of the squad for their 2008 Champions League final success against Chelsea . But last season he was a key figure as United completed a hat-trick of Premier League titles . Park also gained selection for the Champions League final against Barcelona , becoming the first player from Asia to play in the European club showpiece . His popularity in his home region is undoubted and United have been able to capitalize with two highly-profitable visits to the continent with Park a key draw . Park , who will be a driving force in South Korea 's World Cup challenge in South Africa next year , has played 127 times for United , scoring 12 goals . `` We are always pleased to secure the future of our star players and Ji-Sung has proved himself to be a fantastic professional as well as an important versatile player in our squad , '' said manager Alex Ferguson . Park has been rewarded with an improved deal worth a reported $ 5.9 million per year .
Park Ji - sung given two - year extension to his contract at Manchester United . The Korean midfielder was first player from Korea to play in Champions League final . He has made 127 appearances for United since joining from PSV in 2005 .