Lingard inks new United deal worth reported £100K a week

Jesse Lingard signed a new four-year contract with Manchester United on Thursday, with reports suggesting the agreement trebles his salary to around £100,000 a week.

The 24-year-old academy graduate has featured in 17 league matches this season despite the heavy competition Jose Mourinho has on the flanks, and scored at Wembley in both the 2016 FA Cup final and February's League Cup final

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"Manchester United has always been a big part of my life," Lingard told the club website. "I have been with the club since the age of seven and I feel great pride every time I pull the shirt on. To have scored in two cup finals for my boyhood club were immensely proud moments for me and my family.

"As a team, we have already won a major trophy this season and I look forward to helping us win many more under this great manager. I would like to say a special thank you to the fans for the great support they have always given me and the team."

Although a league title is well out of reach - there's a 18-point gap between sixth-placed United and table-topping Chelsea - the Red Devils are favourites to hoist the Europa League trophy. The first leg of their quarter-final against Anderlecht is contested in Brussels on April 13.

Mourinho spoke of his delight in securing Lingard for a longer term.

"He has good intelligence which, when combined with his energy and ability, makes for a player with a great future ahead of him," said Mourinho. "Jesse is a popular member of the squad and I am delighted he has signed a new contract."

United limped to a Premier League-high 12th draw Tuesday at home to Everton, and travels Sunday to cellar-dweller Sunderland.