Manchester United's Spain youth international Arnau Puigmal has penned a new contract with the Premier League powerhouse.

The central midfielder signed his first professional contract same week he clocked seventeen years.

Puigmal is the fourth United U18 star to sign a professional contract in recent weeks, following in the footsteps of Aliou Traore, Aidan Barlow and Angel Gomes .

Head of Academy Nicky Butt told ManUtd.com: "Arnau has impressed us all since he came to the club this season. He has a great attitude to learn and he has quickly picked up English, which will be a great help to him going forward.

''It is clear to see that he has all the attributes to develop into a top player and have a fine future ahead of him."

A product of Espanyol Academy, he netted on his U18 debut against Newcastle United in September and has gone on to make six appearances in the U18 Premier League.

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