Manchester United midfielder
Adnan Januzaj has signed a new
five-year contract at Old Trafford.
The 18-year-old was due to be out
of contract next summer, but,
following his match-winning double
against Sunderland, the Red Devils
have moved swiftly to secure his
long-term future.
The Premier League champions,
chastened by the departure of Paul
Pogba, had ramped up their efforts
to keep Januzaj at the club in recents weeks and have now
rewarded him with a bumper new deal.
The Belgium-born
teenager, who moved to
United from Anderlecht
in 2011, says he is
delighted to have penned
the new contract and is
now keen to establish
himself as a first-team
regular.
"It’s a great thrill to be
able to sign for
Manchester United. Since
arriving here I have
always felt like this was
the right club for me,"
Januzaj told the club's
official website.
"This season has been great for me – going on the pre-season
tour, making my debut in the Community Shield win at
Wembley and then breaking into the team at Sunderland – it’s
like a dream.
"I want to work hard now and establish myself as a Manchester
United player."
United boss David Moyes is thrilled Januzaj has signed a new
deal, ending the speculation surrounding the youngster's future,
and reiterated his belief that Old Trafford is the perfect place to
continue his development.
"I'm delighted that Adnan has committed his future to United,"
said the Scot. "He is an outstanding talent and has impressed me
consistently since I came to United in July.
"His balance, poise and ability to beat players is truly
exceptional for a boy of his age. It’s great that he recognises that
this club, with its tradition for developing young players and
giving them a chance on the biggest stage, is the best place for
him to be."