Sam Mather signs new Manchester United contract, what’s next for FA Youth Cup winner

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Manchester United have given a show of commitment to young talent Sam Mather, signing him to a new deal.

Earlier this year Sam Mather signed up to a new agency, SEG. It was a sign of a fresh start for the winger, one way or another. Was he gearing up for a permanent exit?

This cannot be ruled out, yet, Mather has just signed a new deal. An expected extension for Mather was reported in July. Now it’s official.

The young winger has been pictured putting pen to paper on a new contract which runs to 2027, with an option for a further year.

Sam Mather has busy summer

Sam Mather had a busy summer, featuring during Manchester United’s pre-season campaign for the first time, and selected to go on tour in the US.

Mather did not make a meaningful impact in his limited minutes, yet simply playing with the first team squad and getting face time with the manager and coaching staff was valuable for him.

The teenager has begun the season in the under-21s, starting in the EFL Trophy game win away at Barnsley.

Mather seemed to flit in and out of the game, coming close with a long range free-kick from 30 yards out which tested the goalkeeper. He played 73 minutes before being replaced by Ethan Williams.

What is next for Sam Mather

Sam Mather was a FA Youth Cup winner alongside Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo and played a key role in the team’s victory and wins through the competition.

Mather’s progress has been stunted a little by injuries since then, but he has been fit through 2024, and showed his quality with a four-goal haul for the under-21s against Norwich earlier this year.

The 19-year-old was sent on loan to Rochdale in February, where he scored his first ever professional goals, netting twice.

We now expect Mather to head out on loan, and this new contract sets him up to head out on a season-long deal.

The questions is where? Can Mather land a move somewhere in the Football League? And how high?

Or could Ineos try something more creative, similar to Radek Vitek’s loan to the Austrian top flight?

How about a move to partner club Lausanne in Switzerland?

Mather needs a good season for his development, he needs to play, grow his confidence, and return stronger if he is to force his way into Erik ten Hag’s plans, and play alongside Garnacho and Mainoo again.