Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until June 2020, with the option for an additional season.
The club have also confirmed that defender Cameron Borthwick-Jackson has inked a new deal with the same length and extension option.
Rashford’s previous deal was due to expire at the end of the 2016-17 season, but the young striker has been rewarded for his fine performances this campaign with a new and improved contract.
The 18-year-old came through the ranks of the United youth academy and made his official first-team debut in the 5-1 Europa League win over Midtjylland back in February, scoring twice.
He has since gone on to score eight goals from 18 appearances in all competitions, earning a call-up for England’s provisional Euro 2016 squad in the process.
“I am delighted to have signed a new contract. I have always been a Manchester United fan, so to be playing in the first team really is a dream come true,” Rashford commented on his new deal.
“I am grateful for having the chance to prove myself. To be able to play football at the biggest club in the world means everything to me and my family.”
Borthwick-Jackson, meanwhile, was handed a first-team debut in United’s Premier League game against West Bromwich Albion in November.
The full-back went on to make 14 appearances for the first team and also picked up the Under-21 Player of the Year award at United’s end-of-season awards.
“I have grown up at United and have enjoyed every minute of being here,” said the 19-year-old.
“Last season was an incredible experience to make my first-team debut and a dream come true for myself and my family.
“I feel it stands me in good stead for continuing my development as a Manchester United player. I will continue to work hard and take advice from the manager and his coaching team to improve with every training session.”
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