Manchester United reward Amad Diallo with long-term contract after breakthrough season
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Amad Diallo has said he wants to make history with Manchester United after signing a new five-and-a-half year contract at Old Trafford. The 22-year-old, whose previous deal was due to expire in the summer, has been rewarded for his fine form under new head coach Ruben Amorim after scoring the winner in last month’s Manchester derby and the equaliser in Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Liverpool. I am ready to give everything to help the team and make our supporters proud again.” Amad is the second player United have tied down this month after they triggered a one-year extension to centre-back Harry Maguire’s contract. open image in gallery Amad Diallo scored Manchester United’s equaliser against Liverpool at Anfield United technical director Jason Wilcox believes Amad’s best is yet to come and said: “Everyone is delighted with Amad’s development; his quality on the ball, versatility and determination makes him a key part of the future of Manchester United.