- Manchester United starlet has signed a proffessional deal with the senior team
- Gomes is a product of the club’s Academy system and has been at the club since the age of six.
- He captained the England under 17 team to their World Cup glory in India
Manchester United teenage midfield sensation Angel Gomes has signed his first professional contract with the Red Devils.
The 17-year-old, who made his first-team debut as a substitute in the 2-0 win over Crystal Palace in the final Premier League game of last season, has come through United's academy.
Asked about his decision to sign the deal at United, Gomes told MUTV: "Manchester United has always been a big part of my life.
Angel Gomes signs his first professional contract. Source: Skysports
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"I have been with the club since the age of six and it was a proud moment for me when I made my first team debut.
"This club is renowned for giving home grown players opportunities to progress into the first team and that was a major factor in me signing my first professional contract at this great club.
"I am still young but am looking forward to continuing my development with the help of the coaching staff and I will take every opportunity that comes my way."
United gaffer Mourinho also added “I am delighted that Angel has signed his first professional contract with the club.
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"I gave him his first-team debut at the end of last season which made him not only the youngest Manchester United player to play in the Premier League era but also the youngest player to represent Manchester United since Duncan Edwards in 1953.”
Gomes was part of England's U17's World Cup winning team over the summer and he is now keen to establish himself as a first-team regular at Old Trafford.
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Source: Sports.naija.ng
ROSY CREST
Thursday, 14 December 2017