‘In recent weeks’ – Fabrizio Romano confirms Manchester United are working on a deal for striker in exciting update


Manchester United are taking steps towards securing the future of Amad Diallo, with encouraging developments regarding his contract extension.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the club have made significant progress in negotiations and aim to secure a new long-term deal for Amad before the end of 2024.

The Italian journalist shared the following update on X:

“You see Manchester United have made good progress with Amad Diallo’s new contract in recent weeks! United are working to complete the new long-term deal before the end of 2024… even before triggering the club’s clause to extend the current deal until 2026. Amad, key for the club and Amorim.”

Amad Diallo is flourishing under new coach Ruben Amorim

Currently in the final year of his contract, the 22-year-old winger has become an essential part of manager Ruben Amorim’s squad since the Portuguese’s arrival in November. Amorim has firmly instilled his tactical vision at Old Trafford and Amad has flourished under his leadership.

Under Amorim, Amad was was used as a right wing backa role in which he has excelled. He has already provided three assists in just two league games since Amorim took over, with the The manager himself praises him for the massive improvement since he took over.

In all competitions this season, the Ivory Coast international has contributed five assists and three goals in 19 appearances, further underlining his value to the team.

Amad Diallo has been impressive under Ruben Amorim
Amad Diallo has been impressive under Ruben Amorim. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Diallo’s journey with Manchester United

Amad’s journey with Manchester United began in January 2021 when he joined from Atalanta for an initial fee £37 million.

After loan spells at Rangers and Sunderland, where he notably scored 14 goals and provided four assists during his spell with the latter, Amad returned to United and gradually cemented his place in the first team.

Romano’s update shows United see the youngster as an important part of their future, whose development aligns perfectly with Amorim’s forward-thinking approach. Securing Amad’s contract extension would only strengthen Manchester United’s attacking options.