Angel Gomes signs first professional contract with Manchester United

Angel Gomes has signed a deal at Manchester United (Picture: MUFC)

Manchester United wonderkid Angel Gomes has agreed his first professional contract at Old Trafford, the club have confirmed.

The 17-year-old forward has made one first-team appearance for United, but the Red Devils were sweating over the youngster’s future with Barcelonaunderstood to be expressing a strong interest in his services.

Asked about his decision to sign the deal at United, Gomes told MUTV: ‘Manchester United has always been a big part of my life.

‘I have been with the club since the age of six and it was a proud moment for me when I made my first team debut.

‘This club is renowned for giving home grown players opportunities to progress into the first team and that was a major factor in me signing my first professional contract at this great club.

‘I am still young but am looking forward to continuing my development with the help of the coaching staff and I will take every opportunity that comes my way.’

.@AGomes_47 – "It’s amazing and something I’ve been working for my whole life…"

Read the full interview transcript here:https://t.co/w0fGycDE7A pic.twitter.com/Oeh5my5T63

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 13, 2017

Proud moment for me signing my professional contract at @ManUtd would like to thank God, my family and all the staff at the club! I look forward to the future in red 🔴🔴🔴pic.twitter.com/nW8RTf7qWR

— Santi Gomes (@agomes_47) December 13, 2017

Jose Mourinho is delighted to have tied down Gomes on a contract at Old Trafford.

‘I am delighted that Angel has signed his first professional contract with the club,’ Mourinho said.