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CONFIRMED: Paddy McNair agrees new deal at Manchester United until 2017
PADDY MCNAIR has put pen to paper on a new deal at Manchester United, keeping him at the club until 2017.
Paddy McNair has signed a new contract at #mufc until June 2017 with the option of a further year. pic.twitter.com/SeRYozoMAb
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 10, 2015
The United academy product broke into the first-team this season due to a number of injuries to key defenders, making 10 Premier League outings.
And the Northern Ireland Under-21 international is thrilled to be able to sign on for another two seasons, with the option of a further year.
"To make my debut for this great club earlier this season was a dream come true," McNair said. "I'm pleased to have signed a new contract.
Paddy McNair commits future to Manchester United
I'm pleased to have signed a new contract
"I have come through the academy here and I feel I am improving my game all the time with the help of the manager, the coaching staff and my team-mates."
Boss Louis van Gaal said on the deal: "Paddy has risen through the ranks to become an integral part of the first-team squad. He has all the attributes to develop into a top player.
"Promoting youth players is very important both to myself and to the club and I am delighted Paddy has signed a new contract."