Manchester United youngster Zidane Iqbal has penned a new long-term deal that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2025.
Iqbal made his professional debut in the Champions League during a 1-1 draw against Young Boys in December, with the player brought on in the 89th minute alongside fellow academy graduate Charlie Savage.
A statement from the club noted: “Manchester United is delighted to announce that Zidane Iqbal has signed a new long-term contract with the club.
“Iqbal has agreed on a new deal that will keep him at United until at least June 2025, with the option to extend for a further year. He will be looking to hone his talents behind the scenes and maintain his development at the club in the coming months and years.”
Delighted to have extended my stay at this wonderful club❤️ Alhamdulillah?? pic.twitter.com/44nXPjQTjW
— zidane iqbal (@z10ane) June 28, 2022
The 19-year-old was born in Manchester and plays international football for Iraq – his mother’s birth country. He joined United at the age of nine and has the option to extend his deal for a further year.
