Manchester United has signed Bendito Mantato, the young player known as the “new Bukayo Saka,” to his first professional deal. Earlier this year, Mantato celebrated his 17th birthday. He has pleased United instructors, especially manager Ruben Amorim.
During Amorim’s thrilling 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao on the road in the Europa League semi-finals last week, the wonderkid was selected on the bench for the first time. The United manager is reportedly eager to unleash Mantato on rival clubs before the season ends, considering their Premier League campaign to be a sideshow to their European achievements.
He will have a professional contract when the time comes for him to make his debut. Mantato received a professional contract this week from Old Trafford’s management as a reward for his development.
After repelling interest from several Premier League opponents last year, United was able to lock him down, albeit they have not yet made the announcement. Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Brighton have all shown interest in signing Mantato, according to the Manchester Evening News.
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Fabrizio Romano provided an update on the issue a few days before this revelation. The Italian reporter attested to the fact that the two sides have definitely decided to continue working together.
Additionally, the Center Devils anticipate that Mantato will soon join the senior team. Since Amorim would like to keep his best players for the Europa League final, the last three rounds of the Premier League would present an enticing opportunity.
In the first leg of the semi-final, the Red Devils defeated Athletic Club by three goals in a row, giving them a foothold in the grand finale in Bilbao. However, they still need to complete the task at Old Trafford.
Mantato has scored an outstanding eight goals in 13 games for the United U18 team this season. Along with recording three assists, he has also scored twice for the U21s.
