(Photo Confirmation) Goalscoring Midfielder Signs Fresh Contract With Manchester United

With a statement on their official website, Premier League giants Manchester United have informed that promising midfielder Aidan Barlow has penned his first professional contract with the club.

The 17-year-old was offered fresh terms after impressing for United's U18 and U19 teams.

The Salford native is an attack-minded midfielder, and his stats tell a story, with a combined 7 goals (3 assists) in 14 appearances for the U18 and U19 teams in the U18 Premier League and UEFA Youth League respectively.

Aidan Barlow registered his name on the score-sheet as the Red Devils lost on penalties to Derby County in the FA Youth Cup on December 13.

He was a handed a late call-up to England U17s squad for the 2017 European Championship and was the only England man to successfully score his spot-kick in the shoot-out defeat to Spain in the final.

England Under-17 international Angel Gomes also agreed a professional contract with the Red Devils this month.

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