Three moments vs PAOK told Ruben Amorim reality about Amad amid Man United contract decision

"Why not stay here all my life?" is what Amad asked a reporter when questioned about his future at Manchester United this summer.

The attacker was limited to just 12 games last season due to a knee injury that wiped out the first half of the campaign as Erik ten Hag persisted with Antony. He eventually earned enough credit to start the final three games of the Premier League season.

Amad passed Antony on the bench upon coming off following his winning brace against PAOK on Thursday. He has also passed his colleague in the pecking order.

His Europa League double was the first time he had hit the net since scoring during the 2-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion in August. His only other goal contribution so far this season was an assist during an epic display against Southampton in September.

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A few days later, the Manchester Evening News revealed the club were lining up a new contract for Amad before the year was out. It is unclear whether those plans are still in the pipeline amid the arrival of Ruben Amorim but the 22-year-old made a case for them to stay.

Both of his goals, but particularly the second, showed what quality the Ivorian has in his locker when on song. He has been critiqued for getting lost in the later stages of a game after starting but he flipped that on its head on Thursday.

While Amad remained positive throughout the first half - and should have been awarded a penalty - there was one moment that showed there is still room for growth. With United pressing for the opener after an uninspiring 45