Talented Striker Of Nigerian Descent Signs Two New Deals With Manchester United

Published: March 03, 2020

Promising striker of Nigerian descent Shola Shoretire has committed his future to Manchester United.

Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported last December that Shoretire has been offered a scholarship deal by the Old Trafford outfit ahead of the 2020-2021 season.

Now, the Athletic has informed that the 2004-born player has already put pen to paper on the scholarship contract which shall come into effect on July 1, 2020, and will turn professional with Manchester United when he turns 17 on February 2 next year.

The Red Devils moved quickly to offer him fresh terms in order to fend off interest from clubs across Europe.

Despite being a schoolboy, Shoretire was fully promoted to United's U18 team before the beginning of this season and has appeared in 12 matches in the U18 Premier League.

On December 12, 2018, he became the youngest Manchester United player in history to feature in the UEFA Youth League and Cup game aged 14 years and 314 days after coming on as a substitute against Valencia U19s.

Shoretire has scored for United U18s in the FA Youth Cup and Premier League Cup this season.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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