Brazil defender Marquinhos has extended his contract with Paris Saint-Germain by one year until 2019 , the French champions said on Thursday . The 20-year-old Marquinhos , who plays at centre back or full back , joined from AS Roma in 2013 on a five-year deal . He had been a target for Manchester United as Louis van Gaal looks to bolster his defence , but this new deal will be a blow to the Dutchman . Marquinhos has extended his contract at PSG , saying he is happy to part of a 'magnificent ' project . The Brazilian defender has become a key player for the Parisiens since signing from Roma in 2013 . After putting pen to paper on the extension , Marquinhos said : ' I 'm very honoured that I have been given this confidence , it is a new stage of my life . The project here is magnificent and life is beautiful in Paris ! ' Nasser Al-Khelaifi , president of the club , said : 'Marquinhos is the future of this team , and the renewal of his contract is an important gesture that certifies his attachment to PSG . 'We are very happy to have been able to extend by one year our adventure with this very talented man , which confirms our policy in tying down the best young people . 'The biggest clubs in Europe following , this renewal consolidates and strengthens the new long term project of PSG ' Marquinhos ( right ) celebrates scoring for Brazil , and has been described as the 'future of the team ' at PSG . The new deal will keep the 20-year-old in Paris until 2019 , and should deter the likes of Manchester United .
Brazil centre back Marquinhos signs new deal at PSG . Contract extension will keep him at the club until 2019 . Manchester United had been hoping to sign the 20-year-old . But Louis van Gaal will now have to look elsewhere to bolster his defence .