Amad says he needs to remain at Manchester United for a “lengthy, lengthy, very long time” after scoring a brace to present the membership its first European win in additional than a 12 months.
The 22-year-old’s contract expires in the summertime, though there’s an choice to increase to 2026.
Amad has been out and in of the United workforce this season, and he confirmed frustrations throughout United’s sport at Fenerbahce at being despatched on after Antony.
However interim supervisor Ruud van Nistelrooy began Amad for the primary time in seven video games on Thursday and he produced a person of the match show in a 2-0 win over PAOK, scoring the primary along with his head and the second along with his left foot.
“I’m pleased to be right here,” mentioned Amad afterwards. “I’m pleased to play for this membership, and yeah, I wish to keep right here for a protracted, lengthy, very long time to make historical past with this membership.”
Amad mentioned in July he had held constructive talks with then supervisor Erik ten Hag over his future, and was prepared to debate extending his present contract.
United had not received in Europe since beating Copenhagen within the Champions League in October 2023. They moved from twenty first to fifteenth within the season’s Europa League desk after beginning the marketing campaign with three attracts.
Amad got here off with an obvious harm however was strolling freely after the sport, saying: “The primary half I had ache on my ankle.”
He scored his first United objective in March 2021 with a header in opposition to AC Milan, however mentioned: “I didn’t count on it however was good to attain with my head (once more).”
He added about being out of the aspect: “I all the time attempt to do my greatest, even when I’m not beginning. I’m centered each time.”
Amad’s position as a winger has questioned with the upcoming arrival of Ruben Amorim, who performs a wing-back system. However Amad mentioned: “I’m excited to have him on this workforce and I can’t wait to work with him. We’re prepared for the subsequent step.
“I do know I used to be participant of the month in August, however I’ve moved on. I’m centered for now, for the longer term and to present my greatest for the shirt and get this workforce again on prime once more.”
GO DEEPER
Amad has given Amorim his first choice downside at United – 4 into two will not go
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