Manchester United's
teenage sensation Angel Gomes, has signed his first professional contract with
the Old Trafford outfit. The 17 year old forward was given a 100/1 by 10Bet to be in United's squad for
today's game against AFC Bournemouth.
Earlier reports had
linked Gomes with a move to Barcelona's famous academy--La Masia-- but
the England youth International is now set to remain with Manchester United for
the foreseeable future. Gomes, a part of England's Under 17 squad that won the
World Cup, had been given his first team debut by coach Mourinho, in United's
2-0 win over Crystal Palace at the end of last season.
The youngster speaking
at the press conference organized to announce the contract signing was
enthusiastic about the milestone he had just achieved. Speaking to the
assembled media he said: "Manchester United has always been a big part of
my life. I have been with the club since the age of six and it was a proud
moment for me when I made my first-team debut.
"This club is
renowned for giving home grown players opportunities to progress into the first
team and that was a major factor in me signing my first professional contract
at this great club.
"I am still young
but am looking forward to continuing my development with the help of the
coaching staff and I will take every opportunity that comes my way."
Gomes, a United fan
from his childhood, has been part of United's youth set up since the age of six
and became United's youngest first-team player for more than half a century
when he came on as a substitute against Palace on the final day of the Premier
League season in May.
United's manager Jose
Mourinho has faced a lot of criticisms during his time at the club for his poor
record at giving young players opportunities in the first team in the various
clubs he has managed, with many regarding him as a coach who lacks the ability
to improve young players but instead uses established stars to win trophies.
The Portuguese coach has, however, been adamant in refusing to accept the
criticism and has claimed his record in blooding in young players is indeed
impressive as against what is obtainable in the media.
At the contract
signing event, Mourinho said: "I am delighted that Angel has signed his
first professional contract with the club.
"I gave him his
first-team debut at the end of last season which made him not only the youngest
Manchester United player to play in the Premier League era but also the
youngest player to represent Manchester United since Duncan Edwards in
1953."
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