Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, wants to sign a long-term contract.
According to rumors, Manchester United will move more quickly to resolve Diogo Dalot’s long-term future. After recently exercising a one-year option in his current contract, Erik ten Hag is prioritizing a long-term contract for the Portugal international.
A lot has become a regular starter for United ever since the departure of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as manager. He usurped Aaron Wan-Bissaka as the first-choice right-back under interim boss Ralf Rangnick last season and has remained a key member in the early stages of the Ten Hag era.
After initially joining United in 2018, and having had a loan spell at AC Milan for the 2020/21 season, Dalot finally seems to be at home at Old Trafford. His contract was set to expire at the end of this campaign before United triggered the option to extend the deal until the summer of 2024.
But that is not enough for the Premier League giants. Portuguese outlet O Jogo claims United is now pushing on with talks over a long-term extension for the 23-year-old.
A lot is claimed to have attracted interest from across Europe following his performances this season, as well as the potential attractiveness of his contract situation. He would be able to speak to foreign clubs in January 2024 regarding a potential free transfer if he doesn’t sign a new deal at United by then.
O Jogo says United wants to ward off interested parties by ensuring Dalot stays long-term. The Red Devils want him to sign a five-year contract after he has become an undeniable starter for Ten Hag.
A lot has only not started two Premier League matches all season. He missed the 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Tuesday due to a muscular injury but has been seen in training in the days since.
United is looking for a right-back, but that will depend on what happens with Wan-Bissaka. In January, the 25-year-prospective old’s return to Crystal Palace was mentioned.
However, he has impressed in both the Carabao Cup win over Burnley and the league victory against Forest. After barely featuring for United before the World Cup, Ten Hag recently praised Wan-Bissaka for his recent performances.
He said: “First you have to be on the pitch, and in the first half of the season he was either injured or ill so he didn’t have a role in the squad. So I think the break was good for him.
“He returned, he was in the training camp in Spain and could play some games in preparation for the restart, and now he’s playing two games and he’s doing really well so I’m happy with his performance.
“We need competition in the squad. He has to play games in the team and then he can develop, then he can grow.”
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