Luke Shaw can turn Manchester United ambitions into reality under Erik ten Hag

Luke Shaw will hope the new Manchester United beginning can help realise old ambitions having agreed a contract extension.

The left back has penned fresh terms, keeping him at Old Trafford until 2027. The 27-year-old's previous deal expired in 2024 and his new contract will take him past a decade at the club.

The England international believes there are plenty of good times ahead under manager Erik ten Hag, saying: “We’re at the beginning of our journey under the manager and his coaching staff. We’ve been successful already this season, but we want much more. There’s a great opportunity to create something special here, and I’m going to give everything to be part of that.”

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Shaw, as much as anyone, will want to add to the trophy cabinet under ten Hag. The former Southampton man helped United lift the Carabao Cup this season and success in the Europa League and FA Cup remains a possibility heading into the final weeks of the campaign.

He was present for the last United triumphs in those two competitions - in 2016 and 2017 - but played no part due to injury and non selection as Jose Mourinho's men beat Crystal Palace and Ajax respectively. It meant the Wembley win over Newcastle in February was his first taste of playing in a major final.

And, as with this United squad as a whole, it will have fuelled the desire for more. When Shaw arrived nine years ago he will likely have envisaged greater success than the club has managed during his time so far.

It was a major driver in his decision to reject overtures from elsewhere and make the move to Manchester. In his first club interview, he said: "The main reason I've come here is because they want to win trophies, and so do I.