Alejandro Garnacho has signed a new five-year contract at Manchester United after a breakthrough season with the first-team.
The teenager has committed his future to Old Trafford until June 2028 after making 31 appearances for the senior side and his performances under Erik ten Hag have been eye-catching this season.
Garnacho has missed the last seven weeks with an ankle injury but he returned to training at Carrington on Friday and could return to action next week.
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Having already established himself in the senior set-up under Erik ten Hag, Garnacho is confident he is in the right place to continue his development.
“When I joined this incredible club, I dreamt of achieving my debut, playing at Old Trafford, scoring my first goal and winning trophies with this badge on my chest," he said.
"I feel very proud and emotional to have experienced these moments already, together with my family who have supported me every step of the way. We are all humbled to have this chance to continue our journey at Manchester United and I have already begun to work on achieving the next set of targets and ambitions.
"The manager and his coaching staff have helped me to improve in every way, and with their support, I am developing each day to help the team to be successful. I am relishing the future and can’t wait to create more special memories with this group, in front of our amazing supporters.”
Garnacho will see out this season in Ten Hag's squad, with United ruling out the possibility of the winger missing the end of the season to compete with Argentina in the Under-20 World Cup.
Football director John Murtough praised Garnacho's dedication so far and now wants to see him fulfil his potential at the club.
“Alejandro has really dedicated himself to achieving the objectives that the club set out for him since he arrived in Manchester," said Murtough.
"His talent, drive and determination to succeed saw him quickly progress from our academy into the first team, and this new long-term contract reflects our confidence in him to continue his exciting development under the guidance of Erik and his staff.
"Alejandro has huge potential, and we are all looking forward to working with him to ensure he can fulfil his ambitions here at Manchester United in the coming years.”
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