Coach Manchester United, Ruben Amorim, did not hesitate to bring the young talents from the Academy to the first team this season, with three young “pearls” first debut to the first team under his guidance. Chido Obi, Harry Amass and Tyler Fredricson both have debuted for the first year, helping the Red Devils ranked second in the number of minutes for young players.
And there may be more launches when Sekou Kone and Bendito Mantato are young talents that have attracted the attention of the Portuguese coach.
Recently, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the 17 -year -old has officially signed a new contract with Manchester United, holding him back to Old Trafford until 2029.
“Bendito Mantato signed a new contract with Man United until June 2029, was confirmed,” Romano wrote on X.
The U17 player who regularly participates in training with the first team under the guidance of Amorim, who even brought Mantato to Bilbao in the semi -final first leg of the Champions League against Athletic Club. He did not participate in the U18 or U21 team in PL 2 quarter-finals because Amorim wanted Mantato to be in the squad for the upcoming semi-final second leg.
Dubbed the “New Bukayo Saka”, Mantato started his career as a right wing midfield but could also play as a Wingback. Many people believe that he may be the next person to be released to the first team.
“Mantato, 17, moved from left -back to wingback right. You were compared to the Arsenal and England star, Bukayo Saka.”
“And many people believe that ‘gem’ Mantato will be the next person to debut,” the GMS wrote about Mantato.
Mantato had 13 appearances for the U18 Red Devils team this season, scoring 8 goals. He also had 2 goals for the U21 team, and had three assists.
