Tyler Blackett has agreed a new contract with Manchester United, agreeing to remain at the club until 2017.
The young central defender made his debut for United earlier this season against Swansea City and has been an ever present in Louis van Gaal’s match day squad since the Dutch boss took over at Old Trafford earlier this season.
Although, reported to leave the club when his contract expired this coming summer, the 20-year-old has put pen-to-paper on a new two-and-a-half-year deal, with the option to extend by one more year.
“I’m thrilled to have signed my new contract. I have supported United all my life and have been here since I was eight years old. To come through the academy and make my debut this season was a dream come true,” Blackett told the club’s official website.
“I want to keep improving within the first-team squad with the help of the manager, coaches and the players around me.”
Louis van Gaal added: “I am delighted that Tyler has signed a new contract. He is another young player that has risen through the academy system to break into the first-team squad this season.
“Tyler has great potential and I believe he is at the right club to continue his development and progression to become a great defender.”