Manchester United youngster Shea Lacey has signed a new contract at the club.
Academy Arena reported via Instagram that Lacey had signed a contract at the club.
Lacey, 16, has stood out at youth level for Manchester United and made his under-18s debut last season when he was just 15.
The teenager also impressed in pre-season, scoring in an under-21s friendly against non-league Gainsborough.
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Shea Lacey signs deal
Shea Lacey is regarded as Manchester United’s most talented player in his age range, and that says a lot, because there are a lot of highly promising youngsters coming through the academy.
Lacey has represented England at under-16s level and is expected to feature prominently for Manchester United’s under-18s this season.
Lacey’s father Paddy confirmed the news via Twitter, writing he was ‘so happy’, adding that the young prospect ‘has had a ball glued to his feet from the day he could walk’.
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He attached pictures of Lacey putting pen to paper on his new deal.
On track for the top
There is a long way for Shea Lacey to go to reach the top, his career is just beginning. There could be many pitfalls ahead. But he has as good a chance as anyone of making it into the first team. Many would even say he is a sure bet.
Lacey is a strong dribbler with great balance, excellent at free-kicks, and is a natural when it comes to scoring and creating goals.
Within a couple of years it would not be a surprise to see him make his Manchester United debut, if he can carry on performing to a high level.