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Andreas Pereira signs new Manchester United contract after joining Valencia on season-long loan

Pereira has been unable to break into the United squad despite impressing in pre-season and has secured a loan to La Liga


Pereira has completed a move to Valencia

Andreas Pereira has committed his future to Manchester United by signing a new two-year contract.

The 21-year-old midfielder, who will spend this season on loan with LaLiga side Valencia, is now tied to the Premier League club until 2019, with the deal including an option for an additional 12 months.

Manager Jose Mourinho told United's official website: "Andreas is already a very good footballer. He is a young player with great natural ability and a good attitude towards continuing his development. I have no doubt that he has the potential to be one of the future great players of this club."

Belgium-born Pereira has been at Old Trafford since the age of 16 and made 13 appearances for the first team.



He was also loaned out last year, scoring five times in 35 league games for Spanish club Granada.

"I am delighted that I have extended my contract with this great club," Pereira said.