Andreas Pereira has signed a new contract at Manchester United which keeps him at the club until at least June 2018, with an option to extend for another year.
The young midfielder (19) joined the Academy system in 2011 from where he progressed to the first-team squad at the start of this season.
Pereira made his debut in August 2014 in the League Cup against MK Dons.
The Manchester United Boss, Louis van Gaal said: “I am delighted that Andreas has signed a new contract. Andreas has all the attributes to become an integral part of the first team; great natural talent coupled with a good appetite to learn.
“I am pleased with his progression so far this season and look forward to working with him to develop his talent even further,” the manager said.
Andreas Pereira said: “I am pleased to have signed my new contract. I would like to thank the manager for giving me the opportunity to join the first-team squad. I made my Premier League debut against Tottenham Hotspur and to play at Old Trafford in front of so many fans was a dream come true.”
The young midfielder also added, “I am at the right club to continue my development as a player and to learn as much as I can. I want to thank my family and God for the opportunity he has given me.”