Man Utd activate Andreas Pereira contract extension as Brazilian gets extra time to secure Old Trafford future

New deal | Man Utd activate Andreas Pereira contract extension
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Andreas Pereira has been given extra time to prove he has a future at Man Utd after having the 12-month option on his contract triggered.

Pereira could have walked away as a free agent this summer – but United have protected their asset by extending his deal while they consider their options.

The Brazilian is still to establish himself at Old Trafford after returning from a loan spell at Valencia last season – and will face added competition for playing time, with United expected to bring in midfield reinforcement during the next transfer window.

United know this summer will be their last chance to cash in on the 23-year-old – but an impressive end to the season could convince them to tie him down to a longer deal.

Pereira improved his chances with a stunning goal in the 3-2 win against Southampton earlier this month and was also part of United’s historic Champions League win against Paris Saint-Germain last week.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, meanwhile, has suggested United have finally found the best way to utilise Pereira, who has been deployed as a holding midfielder, winger and No10 in his time at the club.

“He has gone through the academy, he has loads of energy and drive,” said the interim manager.

“Maybe we found a better position for him. He is more of a No8 or 10 than a six.

“Young kids when they get criticism, there is nothing better than seeing them grab their chance.”

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