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CONFIRMED: Midfielder SIGNS for Manchester United
MANCHESTER UNITED have agreed a new deal with midfielder Andreas Pereira.
Andrea Pereira has signed a new deal at Old Trafford
The 19-year-old has put pen to paper on a new contract at Old Trafford which will keep him at the club until at least 2018.
Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain were interested in signing the youngster who made his United debut in the League Cup defeat to MK Dons.
Louis van Gaal said: "I am delighted that Andreas has signed a new contract. Andreas has all the attributes to become an integral part of the first team; great natural talent coupled with a good appetite to learn.
"I am pleased with his progression so far this season and look forward to working with him to develop his talent even further.”
Pereira, 19, delighted with new contract: "I'm at the right club to continue my development and to learn as much as I can." #mufc
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 1, 2015
Pereira said: "I am pleased to have signed my new contract. I would like to thank the manager for giving me the opportunity to join the first-team squad.
"I made my Premier League debut against Tottenham Hotspur and to play at Old Trafford in front of so many fans was a dream come true.
"I am at the right club to continue my development as a player and to learn as much as I can. I want to thank my family and God for the opportunity he has given me."