Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United are keen on extending the stay of their 26-year-old full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
According to a report by Daily Mail, Manchester United have opted to extend the contract of Aaron Wan-Bissaka by another 12 months. The Red Devils are quite happy with their full-back’s performances and are looking to offer him a new deal with improved terms at the end of the season. The contract renewal talks will begin at the end of the season.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka: The Story So Far
Wan-Bissaka made a name for himself while playing for Crystal Palace before joining Manchester United five years back. He might not be a guaranteed starter, but he has been a consistent performer. The former England youth international’s current contract is running out at the end of the season. There is an option to extend it by another 12 months, and United have opted for it.
The Red Devils have no intention of losing out on him for free and have decided to extend his stay until the end of 2025. While Manchester United have secured the services of the player, they want to reward him by improving the terms of his deal.
The 26-year-old reportedly earns £90,000 per week since joining Manchester United nearly half a decade ago. As a result, the Premier League heavyweights have decided to initiate talks over a new contract with improved terms at the end of the season.
A New Contract Coming for Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Manchester United initiated talks over a new deal back in September, but those talks were put on hold because of the takeover talks. With the takeover now complete, and Sir Jim Ratcliffe owning a 25% stake in the club, the focus is now back on rebuilding the club.
But before they start focusing on which players to sign, the Red Devils want to ensure that they have extended the contracts of the players that are important to their plans going ahead. Aaron Wan-Bissaka might not be the biggest name at United but he has been an important player under Erik ten Hag.
Despite falling down the pecking order post the arrival of the Dutch manager, the 26-year-old has managed to fight his way back into the first team. And on the back of his impressive performances, the Red Devils now want to reward the £90,000-a-week defender with a new contract with improved wages.
