Manchester United triggered Luke Shaw’s contract extension in December however the defender is ready to remain at Previous Trafford long-term; David de Gea’s contract expires on the finish of the season; Watch Newcastle vs Man Utd on Sunday reside on Sky Sports activities from 4pm – kick-off four.30pm
Of Melissa Reddy, Senior Reporter
14:07 UK Friday 31 March 2023
Manchester United have agreed a brand new long-term contract with Luke Shaw, whereas a constructive consequence can be anticipated relating to David de Gea’s keep at Previous Trafford.
Shaw’s contract was on account of expire on the finish of subsequent season after the membership triggered a 12-month extension to his contract in December.
He has been a key member of Erik ten Hag’s aspect this season, excelling at each left-back and centre-back underneath the Dutchman.
Shaw was withdrawn from United’s aspect for 5 Premier League video games after beginning the season with defeats to Brighton and Brentford, however the 27-year-old has began each top-flight recreation since returning to the crew for the 2-1 win at Everton in October.
Shaw joined United from Southampton in the summertime of 2014 as a youngster and made 248 appearances for the membership.
Talking at Friday’s press convention, Ten Hag was delighted to listen to that the England worldwide had agreed to signal a brand new deal.
“If he is signed, I do not know,” the United boss stated with a smile. “I have not heard earlier than.
“John (Murthough, the membership’s director of soccer) hasn’t knowledgeable me to date so I’ve to attend for that. If it’s the fact, I might be more than happy.
“We undoubtedly wish to maintain him as a result of he’s an important participant for our crew.”
De Gea’s contract will expire this summer season after United opted to not set off the choice within the goalkeeper’s contract.
Nevertheless, the membership have held talks with the Spaniard to agree a brand new contract and the 32-year-old stated Sky Sports activities this week: “I have been right here for a lot of, a few years and I’ve loved taking part in for this membership in lots of, many video games.
“It is nice to be right here. It is a huge membership. I really like the membership and I am very glad right here.
“It has been the identical over time – a number of noise about the whole lot on the membership – however as gamers, we simply concentrate on the video games.”
David de Gea has reiterated how glad he’s at Manchester United as talks over a brand new contract proceed. Watch the complete interview with De Gea and Tom Heaton on Tremendous Sunday Matchday at 10am on Sky Sports activities Information on Sunday
De Gea has been an integral a part of Ten Hag’s squad because the supervisor joined the membership final summer season, beginning each Premier League recreation and preserving 11 clear sheets, serving to the Spain worldwide break the membership’s file clear sheet of Peter Schmeichel earlier this season.
De Gea joined United in the summertime of 2011 from Atletico Madrid underneath Sir Alex Ferguson as supervisor and has performed 529 instances for the membership.
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