Ruben Amorim’s first Premier League win since taking charge arrived on his home league debut as Manchester United thrashed Everton 4-0 on Sunday.
Struggling forwards Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee both grabbed a brace apiece but what will have pleased the Portuguese the most is the intensity shown by his players.
Amad Diallo’s drive and industry forced the Toffees into two mistakes, one in each half, from which the hosts capitalised with the Ivorian grabbing two assists as well.
Unfairly overlooked by former boss Erik ten Hag, the 22-year-old has come into his own since the Dutchman’s departure and now has two goals and four assists since.
Amorim wants a new deal for Amad
Amorim was quick to praise former interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy for his part in helping the former Atalanta star improve his confidence after Sunday’s game.
The ex-Sporting Lisbon boss has been very impressed with Amad’s heroics and is desperate to keep a hold of him with his current United deal ending next summer.
The club have the option of triggering a one-year extension before January 1, but Amorim wants the club to focus on handing the Ivory Coast international a new lucrative deal before then as per The Telegraph.
“Ruben Amorim will hold talks over Amad Diallo’s future at Manchester United as the winger approaches the final six months of his contract.
United working to agree new contract
“Amad has featured in all three of Amorim’s matches since his appointment as United head coach and the 22-year-old appears to have a bright future in the 3-4-3 system the Portuguese wants to use.
“United sources say Amad’s contract is firmly on the agenda in the next weeks, with his future in sharp focus after starting both of Amorim’s Premier League games so far and drawing praise from his manager.”
As relayed by The Peoples Person before, the new head coach does have a say in contract negotiations and he gave the green light for a new deal after Amad’s impressive start under him.
With Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez out and Bruno Fernandes a major injury doubt, the boss will be heavily reliant on Amad to produce the goods against Arsenal come Wednesday.
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Ayantan Chowdhury
Ayantan has worked for 10 years in the Indian sports media industry, writing for the biggest newspapers and websites but his heart was always set on writing about his favourite club. Currently an editor at The Peoples Person. You can follow him on X: @ayantanc_25
