BREAKING NEWS: Diogo Dalot has signed a new five-year deal with Manchester United that will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2028… as the full-back is rewarded for his impressive form under Erik ten Hag.
The Portuguese full-back has signed a contract extension with the Red DevilsDiogo Dalot’s new deal at Old Trafford will now run until the summer of 2028 The defender is seen by Erik ten Hag as a vital part of United’s project
Diogo Dalot has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester United, the club have announced.
The Portuguese right-back has agreed terms on a new deal that will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2028 with the option of a further year.
Dalot is one of a number of players who have improved under Erik ten Hag after facing an uncertain future at United when he went out on loan to AC Milan in 2020-21.
The 24-year-old has shared right-back duties with Aaron Wan-Bissaka this term, making a total of 42 appearances before the FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley.
Dalot, a £19m signing from FC Porto in 2018, said: “Playing for Manchester United is one of the biggest honors you can have in football. We’ve shared great times over the last five years, I’ve grown a lot and my passion for this amazing club has only increased since the day I joined.
Portuguese full-back Diogo Dalot has signed a new deal at Man United which will run until 2028
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag sees Dalot as an integral part of his United project
“As a group of players, we all feel like we’re at the beginning of a special journey right now.
“I can assure you that I will work tirelessly to help this group achieve our goals and make the fans proud of this team.
“That campaign continues this week with everyone intensely focused on preparations for the FA Cup final.”
United’s director of football John Murtough welcomed the news, saying: “Diogo is an excellent defender, with a great combination of pace, strength and versatility.
“He has developed steadily, improving year on year since joining the club in 2018.
‘Diogo’s work ethic and professionalism are excellent; the way he prepares every day to perform at his best is exactly what we all want from a Manchester United player.
“Diogo has a strong mindset, high standards and a great personality, and we are delighted that he will continue to be an important member of the squad for years to come.”
Dalot registered one goal and two assists in his 26 Premier League appearances this season
