Greenwood signs new contract with Man Utd
Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood has signed a new contract
Manchester United's promising teenage striker Mason Greenwood signed a new contract with the struggling Premier League club on Friday.
Manchester United's promising teenage striker Mason Greenwood signed a new contract with the struggling Premier League club on Friday.
England Under-21 international Greenwood is now committed to United until 2023, with the option of a further year's extension.
The 18-year-old became United's youngest starter in the Premier League era when he faced Cardiff in May. He has made nine appearances for Ole
Gunnar Solskjaer's side this season, scoring in a Europa League win over
Astana and then against Rochdale in the League Cup.
"Having grown up as a Manchester United fan,
playing for the first team is a real dream come true," Greenwood told
United's website.
"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's decision to pledge his future to
United is a boost in a difficult season that has featured their worst
start for 30 years.
The youngster has been with United
since he was seven and Solskjaer believes he can continue to progress
into a top-class striker at Old Trafford.
"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," Solskjaer said.
"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. There is no doubt he has an excellent future ahead of him."
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