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Andreas Pereira commits future to Manchester United with two-year contract after being sent on loan to Valencia

Brazilian midfielder is now tied to the Old Trafford club until 2019 with the option of an additional 12 months

ANDREAS PERIERA has penned a new two year deal with Manchester United.

The Brazilian made a deadline day move to Valencia on loan but he has now committed his future to United.

 Andreas Pereira has signed a new two year deal with Manchester United
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Andreas Pereira has signed a new two year deal with Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Andreas Periera will spend this season on loan with Valencia
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Andreas Periera will spend this season on loan with ValenciaCredit: AFP

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Pereira is now tied to Old Trafford until 2019 with the option of an additional 12 months.

Jose Mourinho told the club's official website: "Andreas is already a very good footballer.

"He is a young player with great natural ability and a good attitude towards continuing his development.

"I have no doubt that he has the potential to be one of the future great players of this club."

Periera joined United at the age of 16 and has risen through the ranks and made 13 first-team appearances.

He spent last season on loan at Spanish club Grenada where he scored five times in 25 appearances.

 Andreas Periera joined Manchester United when he was aged 16
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Andreas Periera joined Manchester United when he was aged 16Credit: EPA

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And the former PSV Eindhoven midfielder revealed he is desperate to continue his development and break into Mourinho's first-team plans.

Pereira said: "I am delighted that I have extended my contract with this great club.

"The manager is building a great team here and I want to be part of that as soon as possible.

 Andreas Periera has made 13 first-team starts for Manchester United after rising through the youth teams
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Andreas Periera has made 13 first-team starts for Manchester United after rising through the youth teamsCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Andreas Periera was heavily involved in Manchester United's pre-season
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Andreas Periera was heavily involved in Manchester United's pre-seasonCredit: AP:Associated Press

"I am going to continue my development at Valencia this season in the hope that I will get plenty of minutes on the pitch.

"I would like to thank the manager for his help and guidance and for the faith he has shown in me."


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