Amad Diallo reveals reasons for signing new long-term Man Utd contract

Amad Diallo says he's looking forward to a lengthy career at Manchester United after signing a new long-term contract.

The Ivorian has been the feel-good story of what's been a difficult season for United so far. The Red Devils are languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table, having won just six of the 20 games they've played, and were forced to dispense with the services of manager Erik ten Hag in October in favour of appointing Ruben Amorim.

The Portuguese coach, who had overseen a perfect start to the season for previous employers Sporting CP, has found the going tough at Old Trafford - a complete overhaul of the team's style of play one of many factors in United's struggles - but one bright spark has been the blistering form of Amad.

A winning goal at Manchester City was recently followed up by an equalising strike at United's fierce rivals Liverpool, scored days before he signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract.

Revealing his joy at extending his stay, Amad told United's club channels: "It means a lot for me because I love this club. Every time I pull on the jersey, I'm so proud.

"Every time I'm on the pitch, I want to fight for this club, and I'm so happy to be here for a long time."

Speaking about his and United's progress under Amorim, Amad continued: "Yeah, we learn every day. We learn, you know, it's a new system for everyone. At the beginning it was not easy, but I think now the team is starting to understand the system a little bit more.

"The manager and the staff are, every day, at the training ground to help us, to understand more of the system. We are very happy to have them and we want to follow them for the system, because we know at the end we will have success."

Amad's next chance to shine could come at Premier League rivals Arsenal in a mouthwatering FA Cup third round tie. United are the holders of the competition, having beaten City in last season's final at Wembley, but lost 2-0 to the Gunners in this exact fixture less than a month ago.

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