Amad might need a new permanent position after signing new Manchester United contract

“I am really proud to have signed this new contract," said Amad on Thursday.

"I have had some incredible moments with this club already but there is so much more to come. I have huge ambitions in the game and I want to achieve history at Manchester United.

“I have learnt so much since arriving here four years ago; I am very grateful to the coaches and staff who have helped me to develop, and to the fans for driving me forward every day.

“It has been a difficult season, but I fully believe that we are on the right path and the future is going to be really special. I am ready to give everything to help the team and make our fans proud."

Amad signed a new contract that will expire in the summer of 2030 and it was well deserved after an impressive 12 months in which he finally demonstrated what he's capable of.

It felt like Amad wasn't going to receive the opportunities that he desperately wanted at the club, but he forced his way into the United team last spring and hasn't looked back since.

“Everyone is delighted with Amad’s development; his quality on the ball, versatility and determination makes him a key part of the future of Manchester United," added Jason Wilcox.

“The best years of his career are ahead of him, and we all look forward to helping Amad to reach his immense potential and achieve success at the club in the coming seasons.”

Amad is still just 22 years old and his ceiling hasn't been reached. There is still untapped potential for Ruben Amorim to uncover and it will be fascinating to see where his future lies in United's new system because Amad has played as a wing-back and in one of the No.10 roles so far.

The simple answer might be Amad will switch between the roles, but Amorim has said he will