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Manchester United transfer news: Midfielder Matty Willock signs for Eredivisie Side FC Utrecht on season-long loan

The 21-year-old has signed for the Dutch outfit as he looks to gain valuable first team football to break into the Red Devils side

MANCHESTER UNITED youngster Matty Willock has sealed a season-long loan switch to Eredivisie side FC Utrecht.

The 21-year-old midfielder is yet to make his debut for the Red Devils, and has been shipped off to the Dutch club to gain first team experience.

 Matty Willock has signed for FC Utrecht from Manchester United on a season-long loan
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Matty Willock has signed for FC Utrecht from Manchester United on a season-long loan
 The 21-year-old midfielder is yet to feature for the Red Devils
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The 21-year-old midfielder is yet to feature for the Red DevilsCredit: Getty - Contributor

In a club statement, Jose Mourinho's side said: "Manchester United's young midfielder Matty Willock has completed a season-long loan move to Dutch side FC Utrecht.

"Everyone at the club wishes Matty a successful season in Holland."

Erik ten Hag - manager of Utrecht, expressed his delight at nabbing the former Arsenal youth star.

He said: "Matty is a multifunctional midfielder who played for Manchester United over the past few years and enjoyed a part of his football training at Arsenal.

"In Manchester, he has not managed to make the move to the first team so far, but we are convinced that he has often seen promising teams in the Premier League play that he can be of value in Utrecht.

Willock joined the Europa League champions in 2012 from the Gunners, and has since become one of the standout players in the youth academy.

 Matty Willock alongside his brothers Chris and Joe Willock last season
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Matty Willock alongside his brothers Chris and Joe Willock last seasonCredit: Getty - Contributor

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His impressive performances for the Under-18s and Ricky Sbragia's reserve side earned him a place on the bench against West Brom and Crystal Palace in April and May respectively.

However he failed to get any minutes under the Portuguese boss.

A highlight in his career so far is a late winner at Anfield in last campaign's Premier League 2 encounter, while he also netted against Manchester City at the Etihad.


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