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Amad Diallo has said he wants Manchester United to “make our fans proud again” after signing a contract extension until 2030.
Ivory Coast international Diallo, whose previous contract ran until June, scored six goals and provided seven assists in 28 appearances in 2024/25 but admitted the season had been “difficult for everyone” at the underachieving club.
“I absolutely believe we are on the right track and the future is going to be really special,” said the 22-year-old, whose side are closing in on the top eight relegation zone after a run of one win in league seven. matches.
“I am ready to give everything to help the team and make our fans proud again. I’ve already had some amazing moments with this club, but there’s a lot more to come.”
Part of the present, part of the future 😍@AmadDiallo_19 🌟#MUFC pic.twitter.com/CxLvpzy7QK
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 9, 2025
Diallo joined United for £19m from Italian club Atalante in January 2021 and spent the second half of the following season on loan with Rangers in the Scottish Premiership.
Championship club Sunderland have loaned Diallo, who can also play as a central midfielder or winger, for the entire 2023/24 season. before breaking through to Old Trafford last season.
Arguably the most memorable moment of his career so far came at Manchester City on 15 December, when he scored the winner in the 90th minute of a 2–1 comeback win following Bruno Fernandes’ 88th minute equaliser, adding to his tally of nine goals in 50 United appearances.
Fernandes is the only teammate of Diallo’s to match his tally of six assists in the Premier League this season, and no other player in the squad has scored more than one league goal.
The Portugal captain and striker Marcus Rashford both have one more goal than Diallo’s three in the Championship.
✍️ Here to stay 🫡
I’m buzzing for you @Amaddiallo_19 😀❤️#Amad | #MUFC pic.twitter.com/9xWzO4SpL9
— Manchester United Foundation (@MU_Foundation) January 9, 2025
“I’m really proud to sign this new contract,” said Diallo. “I have learned so much since I arrived here four years ago; I am very grateful to the coaches and staff who helped me develop, as well as the fans who push me forward every day.”
United’s technical director Jason Wilcox – a former Premier League winner as a winger – said Diallo’s “quality on the ball, versatility and determination” made him a “key part” of new manager Ruben Amorim’s squad.
“The best years of his career are ahead of him,” Wilcox added. “We all look forward to helping Amado reach his immense potential and achieve success at the club in the coming seasons.”