Manchester United are looking to offer a new contract to a standout player who has impressed club officials this season.
United’s season regained momentum over the weekend with a convincing 3-0 win against newly-promoted Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium. This victory followed a difficult start, having only one win before the international break and losses to Brighton and Liverpool.
Despite a rocky beginning, one player has stood out in four of United’s five matches so far, prompting the club to consider offering him a new contract as a reward for his strong performances. According to the Manchester Evening News, United plan to extend Amad Diallo’s contract in the coming months.
Diallo is currently in the last year of his contract, but United hold the option to extend it for an additional year, allowing them time to negotiate. Given his impressive form this season, the club aims to secure the 22-year-old’s future as soon as possible.
If a new deal cannot be finalized before the end of the year, United will trigger the extension to prevent Diallo from negotiating with other clubs in the January transfer window.
Negotiations are expected to be straightforward, as Diallo has expressed his desire to remain at Manchester United and potentially spend his entire career there. When asked about a new deal during preseason, he responded, “Yeah, why not? I’m very happy here. I think everyone is happy with me because I smile with everyone, good energy. Why not stay here all my life?”
United acquired the Ivorian from Serie A side Atalanta in October 2020 for a fee reported to be up to £37 million. Since joining, Diallo has made 26 appearances for United, scoring four goals and providing three assists.
