Last weekend's draw against Liverpool showed signs of progress under Ruben Amorim and they look set to sign a talented young star.
There has been little to cheer about for Manchester United fans lately. But after a torrid run of form in December, last weekend's draw against high-flying Liverpool at Anfield showed signs of real improvement.
Young forward Amad Diallo was key to that result. He scored a late leveler for United and caused problems for Liverpool's backline. The 22-year-old has been given a new lease of life under head coach Ruben Amorim and is set to put pen to paper on a new contract at Old Trafford.
ESPN reports that United have agreed terms on a new contract with Diallo, tying him to the club for the long term.
Although his contract with Diallo expired at the end of the season, the club notably had an option to extend it for another year. But instead of exercising that option, United have opted to hand Diallo a new long-term contract.
Salary details and contract duration of Amad Diallo
The signing of Amad Diallo in 2020 came as a shock to most United fans. The Ivorian moved to the academy from Italian side Atalanta in 2015 and made his senior debut in October 2019, shortly after his 17th birthday. He scored his first goal within four minutes of entering.
he played just four more times for Atalanta's senior team before being picked up by Manchester United in a deal worth $46 million. He spent time on loan at Rangers and Sunderland, performing well for the latter, but had made just 12 league appearances for Man Utd during his first four years at the club.
Diallo's original United contract was worth an estimated £1.5 million per year and had a term of five years. His new contract would also be a five-year deal, but his salary looks like a significant increase. The Sun reports that Diallo will triple his £29,000-a-week deal to around £90,000.
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