Angel Gomes Manchester United exit confirmed after rejecting new contract

Tom Doyle1 July 2020

Manchester United have confirmed that Angel Gomes has left the club after rejecting a new contract.

Gomes, 19, was viewed as one of the brightest prospects to emerge from United's youth academy in recent years, but the 5'3" playmaker has struggled for opportunities this season.

United offered Gomes a contract extension, but the player has opted to leave Old Trafford in search of first-team football.

The club were believed to be prepared to hand Gomes a deal worth over £30,000-a-week to stay amid links with Barcelona and Chelsea.

But a lack of game time for the 19-year-old has been a concern - particularly with United strengthening in midfield with the signing of Bruno Fernandes, as well as pursuing Jack Grealish.

(Manchester United via Getty Images)
Manchester United via Getty Imag

A club statement read: "Manchester United can confirm that Angel Gomes has not taken up the offer of a new contract and has, therefore, left the club."

United added: "Everybody at Manchester United would like to wish Angel the very best of luck for the future and thank him for his efforts for the club."

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