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Tahith Chong: Man Utd winger signs new contract at Old Trafford

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Tahith Chong
Tahith Chong made his Manchester United debut in January 2019

Manchester United winger Tahith Chong has signed a new contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until the summer of 2022.

The 20-year-old's deal had been due to expire at the end of this season and he was strongly linked with a move away.external-link

Chong, a Netherlands Under-21 international, has made 14 appearances for the United first team.

"We can see that he has a bright future at Manchester United," said manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

"His performances this season, whether for the first team or under-23s, are testament to his hard work, dedication and to his character.

"We are pleased with the progress he has made since he stepped up from the academy."

Chong added: "I am working hard every day to improve and I know this is the perfect environment to develop my game.

"I am delighted to sign this new contract and really grateful for the chance to prove myself here for many years to come."

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  • Comment posted by lawman, at 20:07 9 Mar 2020

    Scholes Giggs and loads of youngsters didn’t start off brilliantly. It’s a different level. Obviously they need time to settle.
    Ronaldo when he first come as a spotty kid took a while to settle down..
    This lad has the haircut. Does he have the ability!
    It’s down him now.
    Good luck to him..

  • Comment posted by RomanticRight, at 20:50 9 Mar 2020

    Let’s hope Cheech signs up as well

  • Comment posted by Daveylee, at 20:50 9 Mar 2020

    I think the verdict it still out on Tahith, we have seen brief glimpses of the potential in his last few games. He's a young kid coming onto a big stage, give him time.

  • Comment posted by Brass Eye, at 21:52 9 Mar 2020

    26. Posted by DTB on 47 minutes ago

    The lad has no ambition. He won't win anything at Man United..

    ___

    Steven Gerrard never won a PL medal.

  • Comment posted by Wayne, at 20:58 9 Mar 2020

    15 Hampshire spud, Go on then chap/lass tell us all about the Spurs class of 92, what did they do as I for one can't remember thir wonderful achievements, please do let us all know. Can anyone on here remind me what Spurs have won of any note in the time since 92, or before?

    Good that he's signed, there were apparently plenty of clubs after him but he needs to show up when his chances come

  • Comment posted by John G, at 19:54 9 Mar 2020

    Hopefully United will put a bit of faith in the youngsters and not rely on buying in hyped overrated players

  • Comment posted by U18054398, at 20:39 9 Mar 2020

    Tahith has alawys looked like one who wont make the grade to me, that said im glad to see young talent commiting their future to United instead moving elsewhere.

    I hope young Jude was impressed enough during his visit to Carrington today to convince him to join United as well.

  • Comment posted by BobsMyUncle, at 20:13 9 Mar 2020

    They should also sign Cheech....I'll get my hat and coat and see myself out.

  • Comment posted by Balanced viewpoint, at 20:04 9 Mar 2020

    I was sceptical to start with, but I've ended up hoping he stays.

    Got an assist against Brugge, nearly scored, and hit the bar in the cup against Tranmere.

    I'm starting to feel more confident he's going to come through, and Barca, Juve, and Inter obviously rate him.

    Hopefully Gomes does likewise and we can bin off Lingard and Pereria.

  • Comment posted by SBWILL, at 20:22 9 Mar 2020

    Now he can afford a haircut.

  • Comment posted by Balanced viewpoint, at 13:07 10 Mar 2020

    I think it’s extremely bad taste of Simon Stone to put a picture of a hand sanitizer with the Man Utd badge on it when writing about the Coronavirus , we know how bias you are Mr Stone but to do this when there are people out there dying of this virus that you use it to promote your own club, you are a sickening individual . Shame on you.

    -

    Lay off the drugs mate.

  • Comment posted by cfkwrh, at 12:41 10 Mar 2020

    If I were Chong I'd focus all my efforts on practicing my crossing. If you added top level crosses to his pace, (new) build, and his dribbling skills he'd be absolutely lethal! He could be a brilliant traditional winger.

  • Comment posted by 6060 842, at 11:54 10 Mar 2020

    Never ceases to amaze how many 'fans' of other clubs slag off the BBC and in turn MU.

    If you hate both that much, concentrate on Sky and your own club maybe?

    Although Sky wouldn't give you the freedom to say anything detrimental for the main reason why they exist.

    Grow up boys.

    Yes MU are on the BBC too often, but they can justify that by fuelling the idiots with nothing better to do.

  • Comment posted by Remember when football was about the goals, at 19:56 9 Mar 2020

    Gd to hear. He has loads of potential and time to improve

  • Comment posted by Rooto, at 12:00 10 Mar 2020

    carraghers everywhere spitting at every places they can!!!

  • Comment posted by rob chewy, at 22:04 9 Mar 2020

    I've not seen enough of this lad to pass judgement but if ole thinks he can make it then I'll back him
    I ogs we need to believe time needed to build this team be prepared for a few years of ups and downs but it will come good

  • Comment posted by Dot Cottons clout, at 21:35 9 Mar 2020

    @28 Wow you’re brilliant, must have been working on that for ages........obviously a slow night in Plymouth.

  • Comment posted by footie fan, at 21:10 9 Mar 2020

    Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

  • Comment posted by terrier_reddevil, at 20:23 9 Mar 2020

    wow I'm surprised and that's a pleasant surprised. it shows that we are going in the right direction. IMO getting potential to stay is a good sign. It's a positive sign for when we try to extend others or sign others showing potential. Next is the headache of giving them enough games. That will be a welcome headache for ole allbeingwell, Positive competition is good only when its healthy.

  • Comment posted by The Earl of Chutney, at 13:28 10 Mar 2020

    Lets be honest, many players don't exactly hit the ground running when they join a new club and some never do even if they cost an absolute fortune, are paid an absolute fortune, and were pulling up trees for their previous employers.

    I see his contract was ending at the end of the season so Utd renewing it means at least he doesn't go on a freebie if he doesn't make the grade.

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