surrounding his future by agreeing a deal that
will keep him at Old Trafford until 2018, and is
now eyeing a regular first-team spot
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."
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