Amad Diallo has stated he desires Manchester United to “make our supporters proud once more” after signing a contract extension till 2030.
Ivory Coast worldwide Diallo, whose earlier deal ran till June, has produced six targets and 7 assists in 28 appearances in 2024/25 however conceded that the season has been “troublesome for everybody” on the underachieving membership.
“I absolutely imagine we’re on the suitable path and the longer term goes to be actually particular,” stated the 22-year-old, whose facet are nearer to the relegation zone than the highest eight following a run of 1 win in seven league matches.
“I’m prepared to present every thing to assist the group and make our supporters proud once more. I’ve had some unbelievable moments with this membership already however there’s a lot extra to return.”
A part of the current, a part of the longer term 😍@AmadDiallo_19 🌟#MUFC pic.twitter.com/CxLvpzy7QK
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 9, 2025
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Diallo joined United for £19 million from Italian membership Atalanta in January 2021 and spent the second half of the next season on mortgage with Rangers within the Scottish Premiership.
Championship membership Sunderland borrowed Diallo, who may play as a central midfielder or wing-back, for the whole lot of 2023/24 earlier than he made his breakthrough at Previous Trafford final season.
Arguably essentially the most memorable second of his profession to date got here at Manchester Metropolis on December 15, when he struck a Ninetieth-minute winner in a 2-1 comeback win after Bruno Fernandes’ 88th-minute equaliser, including to his complete of 9 targets in 50 United appearances.
Fernandes is Diallo’s solely team-mate who can match his tally of six Premier League assists this season, with no different gamers within the squad organising multiple league aim.
The Portugal captain and ahead Marcus Rashford each have yet another aim than the three scored by Diallo within the league marketing campaign.
✍️ Right here to remain 🫡
Buzzing for you, @Amaddiallo_19 😀❤️#Amad | #MUFC pic.twitter.com/9xWzO4SpL9
— Manchester United Basis (@MU_Foundation) January 9, 2025
Diallo: ‘Immense potential’
“I’m actually proud to have signed this new contract,” stated Diallo. “I’ve learnt a lot since arriving right here 4 years in the past; I’m very grateful to the coaches and employees who’ve helped me to develop, and to the followers for driving me ahead day-after-day.”
United technical director Jason Wilcox – a former Premier League winner as a winger – stated Diallo’s “high quality on the ball, versatility and willpower” made him a “key half” of latest supervisor Ruben Amorim’s squad.
“The perfect years of his profession are forward of him,” added Wilcox. “All of us look ahead to serving to Amad to succeed in his immense potential and obtain success on the membership within the coming seasons.”