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Mason Greenwood signs four-year contract extension with Manchester United


Mason Greenwood has committed his future to Manchester United until 2023 (Picture: Getty)

Mason Greenwood has committed his future to Manchester United signing a new contract until 2023 with an option for a further year.

The 18-year-old is regarded as one of the club’s brightest young prospects and has made nine appearances for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side this season scoring two goals.

He follows the likes of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Victor Lindelof and David De Gea in signing a long-term deal with United over the past few months.

Greenwood scored his first Manchester United goal against Astana in the Europa League last month (Picture: Getty)

Speaking about his new contract, Greenwood said: ‘Having grown up as a Manchester United fan, playing for the first team is a real dream come true.

‘I know that, when I play for this club, I represent the whole Academy and I want to repay the faith that my coaches have shown in me with my performances on the pitch.

‘I am learning all the time from the manager and his coaching staff and I know that this is the perfect club to help me reach my potential.’

Greenwood made his first-team debut during United’s thrilling Champions League victory over PSG in March and went on to make four appearances in total before the end of last season.

Following the departures of Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez to Inter over the summer, Greenwood has moved up the attacking pecking order although he is yet to start a Premier League game this term.

Solskjaer added: ‘Mason has progressed through our outstanding Academy and we are delighted with the progress he has made. At such a young age, he already has great pace and intelligence and he is such a natural finisher.

‘Since he came into the first team, he has really impressed everyone with his drive and attitude. He has all the attributes to become a top player. Mason is learning every day in training and, with his work ethic, there is no doubt that he has an excellent future ahead of him.’





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