Rio Ferdinand has reiterated his desire to sign a new contract with
Manchester United and urged the club's supporters to be patient.
The defender was jeered by a section of United supporters during his side's 4-0 win at Charlton on Sunday.
But Ferdinand, linked with a move to
Chelsea after being pictured with the Stamford Bridge club's chief executive Peter Kenyon, claims fans are wrong to think he will quit
Old Trafford.
"I fully understand where the fans are coming from. If I was one of them I'd wonder when the deal was going to be signed as well.
"I won't pretend it was a comfortable feeling to have your own supporters getting on your back. But they need to know I want to stay at
Old Trafford.
"They couldn't be further away from the truth if they think I want to go.
"Contracts do not get signed in five minutes. Most players take about six months to sort a deal.
"I've no intention of leaving. I want the contract sorted. If I could have signed it yesterday I would have."
