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Jose Mourinho confirms Man United deal: I am delighted he’s signed
JOSE MOURINHO is delighted to have Jesse Lingard sign a new deal with Manchester United
Jesse Lingard says he is 'over the moon' signing new contract
The 24-year-old has signed a new contract with the Red Devils that keeps him at the club until June 2021 with the option to extend for a further year.
Lingard has impressed for Manchester United this season with his standout moment coming in the EFL Cup final when he netted at Wembley against Southampton.
And Mourinho has been keen to tie the midfielder down for some time.
A new four-year #MUFC contract for @JesseLingard, with the option of a further year!
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 6, 2017
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Jesse Lingard is under contract with United until 2021
Mourinho said: "Jesse has been with the club since the age of seven. He has good intelligence which, when combined with his energy and ability, makes for a player with a great future ahead of him.
"Jesse is a popular member of the squad and I am delighted he has signed a new contract."
A product of United’s academy, Lingardd has risen through the ranks at Old Trafford.
Jose Mourinho is pleased Jesse Lingard has committed his future to Manchester United
After breaking through into the first team under Louis van Gaal, Lingard has become a key part of Mourinho’s plans.
Reports last month suggested Chelsea and Arsenal were monitoring his situation.
But Lingard has now extended his stay in Manchester by signing a new deal.
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