Amad set for United contract talks - reports
Amad Diallo is set to return to Manchester United following a successful loan spell at Sunderland during the 2022/23 campaign.
Former Sunderland loanee Amad could be offered a new deal at Manchester United - according to reports. The 20-year-old is set to return to Old Trafford this summer following a successful loan spell on Wearside, where he scored 14 goals in 42 appearances.
AmadjoinedUnitedforareported £19million, including a further £18.2million in addons, from Italian side Atalanta in 2021, yet he’s made just nine appearances for the Premier League club.
The playmaker has a contract at Old Trafford until 2025 and is set to be part of United’s pre-season tour in America this summer, where United boss Erik ten Hag will assess his options.
AccordingtojournalistFabrizio Romano, United are also eager to extend the contracts of Amad and Facundo Pellistri, who are considered future stars of the club.
“Amad Diallo’s biggest dream is to get a chance in Man United’s first team,” said Romano.
“The idea of Erik ten Hag is to test Diallo in the pre-season tour after a successful loan spell at Sunderland.
“United will have discussions with Diallo’s representatives in the coming months over a new deal.
“They want to guarantee both players a long-term contract and be a part of the Man United project.”
Following Sunderland’s defeat against Luton in the Championshipplay-offs,Amad wroteonsocialmedia:"Higuys, I know you are sad, we all are.
"A group of young guys who fought until the last minute, I can only be proud to have been part of this team. No regrets, just proud of what each of us has become over the course of the season. Thank you for the love. HA’WAY THE LADS."
*Former Sunderland midfielderLiamBridcuttwillsoon be a free agent after Blackpool announced that the former Lincoln City man would not be staying at Bloomfield Road.
Bridcutt started his career atChelseabeforefindingregular football at Brighton & Hove Albion.Thecentralmidfielder was then brought to Sunderland by former manager Gus Poyet during the 2013-14 season, but struggled to make an impactattheStadiumofLight.