Conflict over playing time between Erik ten Hag and his coaching staff and Amad Diallo is the reason why contract talks between Manchester United and the 22-year-old winger stalled earlier this season, Fabrizio Romano reveals.
As relayed by The Peoples Person here, there is currently “good progress” during negotiations between Old Trafford officials and Amad’s representatives over an extension with new head coach Ruben Amorim considering the Ivorian a “key” player in his squad.
Amad has started two of Amorim’s opening three games in an unfamiliar right wing-back role, but has still produced three assists despite being deployed deeper than usual.
His work rate on and off the ball has also been excellent – a prerequisite to play in an Amorim team.
As such, United’s head coach is described as wanting the club to agree a new deal with Amad “as soon as possible“.
However, tensions with Amorim’s predecessor – Ten Hag – could have led to a very different outcome with Amad, as the Dutchman and his coaching staff were not happy with the 22-year-old’s performances and he was often left on the bench earlier in the campaign.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano states “Amad was no longer trusted” by Ten Hag and his technical staff, which was “having an impact on contract talks” between the club and the winger.
“That’s why the new contract was not signed,” the Italian transfer guru concludes.
But Romano confirms Amorim “absolutely loves” Amad and this uplift in recognition by the new coaching team at Old Trafford has set contract talks back on track.
“Amad is very happy at Man United, he loves Man United and United as a club and management love him [as well].”
Romano further reveals negotiations are “advancing very well” with sources at the club stating a new deal for Amad could be announced “before the end of the year”.
Given the brilliant form the 22-year-old has demonstrated in the early period of Amorim’s reign at Old Trafford, securing his long-term future at United constitutes one of the most important pieces of business for the club to complete.
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Darragh Fox
Darragh is a writer for The Peoples Person who spent three years as a history graduate slowly realising football was by far the most interesting thing to write about.
