Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was right about one Manchester United star - but Erik ten Hag couldn't see it

Sunday's FA Cup triumph against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium saw Amad step up in a key moment for Manchester United once again, scoring a penalty in their 5-3 shootout triumph.

Signed from Atalanta in January 2021, the Ivorian arrived at Old Trafford with the ambition of making a name for himself in England.

Four years after swapping Atalanta for United, the 22-year-old is beginning to show how good he can be - and it is thanks to the appointment of head coach Ruben Amorim in November.

Despite the Portuguese chief only being in the job at Old Trafford for a little over eight weeks, he has given Amad almost 30 per cent of his appearances in a United shirt. Amad is putting himself in the frame to win the club's Player of the Season award.

After starting the Amorim era as the right-sided wing-back, Amad has operated in one of the No.10 roles in recent weeks, stepping up in big moments, scoring against Manchester City and Liverpool. He is establishing himself as a player for the big occasions.

Amid his recent contributions and performances, Amad has earned himself a new long-term deal at Old Trafford, keeping him at the club until 2030. By his own admission, he has his heart set on staying even longer.

"I'm so happy to extend for five more years," he said. "I want to be here for a long, long, long time. Not just five more years, but maybe for all my life."

The fact Amad has had to wait until Amorim's arrival to get a meaningful run in the team, however, raises questions about the United head coach's predecessor, Erik ten Hag. The Dutchman was often reluctant to hand opportunities to the versatile Ivorian, handing him just 24 competitive appearances in total.

After a fruitful loan spell at Sunderland in 2022/23, Amad