Manchester United: Brandon Williams signs new four-year contract after impressive debut season
Williams only signed his previous United contract last October
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Your support makes all the difference.Brandon Williams has signed a new Manchester United contract, extending his stay at Old Trafford until 2024 with the option of an extra year.
Williams only signed his previous contract last October but has been rewarded for a breakthrough season, in which he made 33 appearances for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.
The 19-year-old left-back is set to deputise for the injured Luke Shaw during United’s Europa League campaign, which restarts against LASK Linz on Wednesday night.
“Signing this contract is another really proud moment for myself and my family,” Williams said.
“Having been at Manchester United since I was seven years old, it’s genuinely a dream come true to be playing in the first team.
“It has taken a huge amount of hard work to reach this point and it has been really special for me to break through into the squad.
“I’ve learned a lot throughout the season from the manager, his coaching staff and my team-mates and I want to repay the trust that they have all shown in me.
“I know that everyone at the club is working really hard every day to achieve success in the coming years and I am really excited to be a part of that.”
Solskjaer said: “Brandon has had an excellent first season, so we are delighted that he has signed a new contract.
“This new deal is a real testament to his hard work and the progress that he has made since his debut. Brandon never looked back after stepping up from the academy and having come all the way through the system he understands what it means to play for Manchester United.
“He has all of the attributes required to be a member of this exciting young squad.
“He will continue to learn every day in training and we look forward to watching him develop over the coming seasons.”
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