TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Young defender Tyler Blackett has signed a new deal with his team at Manchester United until June 2017, along with an option to extend for another year, the official club said Thursday.
The 20-year-old came out of the Academy system and has made 10 appearances with his senior team since his debut at the opening season of the Premier League in 2014/15 against Swansea City.
The deal has been welcomed by manager Louis van Gaal, who thinks Blackett is a talented player and has a chance to become a great defender.
"I am delighted that Tyler (Blackett) has signed a new contract. He is another young player that has risen through the Academy system to break into the first-team squad this season,” van Gaal said.
“Tyler has great potential and I believe he is at the right club to continue his development and progression to become a great defender.”
Meanwhile, Blackett is thrilled with his new contract with the club that he has supported since his childhood.
"I'm thrilled to have signed my new contract. I have supported United all my life and have been here since I was eight-year-old,” said Blackett.
“To come through the Academy and make my debut this season was a dream come true. I want to keep improving within the first-team squad with the help of the manager, coaches and the players around me.”
MU has also announced an extended contract with other young players, including Reece James, who has just returned from loan at Rotherham United.
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