Manchester United winger Jesse Lingard signs new four-year deal worth up to £100,000-a-week
Jesse Lingard has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester United worth up to £100,000-a-week.
The deal keeps Lingard at Old Trafford until June 2021 with the option of another year.
The 24-year-old England winger will earn a basic wage in the region of £75,000-a-week, rising to £100,000 if Jose Mourinho’s side qualify for the Champions League by finishing in the top-four or winning the Europa League.
Jesse Lingard who has scored just only one goal and a solidarity assist in 17 games in the league this season said: ‘Manchester United has always been a big part of my life. 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.’
He finished his word by saying his heart is with Manchester United.
Jose Mourinho said: ‘Jesse has good intelligence which, when combined with his energy and ability, makes for a player with a great future ahead of him.
‘Jesse is a popular member of the squad and I am delighted he has signed a new contract.’
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