Manchester United youngster Shea Lacey has signed his first professional contract at the club.
We reported over the weekend how Shea Lacey was set to sign his first professional deal at Manchester United, after turning 17.
Now the exciting young academy winger has put pen to paper on a new deal and committed his future to Manchester United.
Lacey had returned to action at the weekend as a substitute in the under-18s 4-2 win over Stoke City, playing the final half an hour, having been out of action with an injury since November.
Shea Lacey sends message
Shea Lacey had made a bright start to the season at under-18s this season with two goals and four assists in nine matches.
Lacey had made his under-18s debut back in 2022 at just 15. Last season he scored a sensational solo goal which caught the attention of fans.
After signing his new deal he had a message for his followers on Instagram, writing: “Proud moment for me and my family signing my first professional contract at this club.”
Reaction to Shea Lacey deal
Just last week, Shea Lacey was pictured training with the Manchester United first team, showing he is a player on the manager’s radar too.
The teenager is an England youth international, with three goals in five games at under-17s level.
His new contract has been warmly received by his teammates, who are one victory away from sealing the under-18s league title.
United are also into the Premier League Cup final against City later this month, and Lacey has a chance to be involved now he is fit again.
His teammates who responded including Harry Amass, who recently signed his first professional deal.
Amass was on the first team bench at the weekend along with Ethan Wheatley and Habeeb Ogunneye, who also reached out to congratulate the winger, who might soon be joining them.
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