Stay or go? Amad Diallo breaks silence on uncertain Man Utd future after scoring brace in Europa League win against PAOK

As things stand, the 22-year-old forward is only tied to terms at Old Trafford through to the summer of 2025 – although that deal does include the option for a 12-month extension. He has often found regular game time hard to come by, leading to loan spells at Rangers and Sunderland being taken in.

Amad saw his 2023-24 campaign decimated by injury, and was in and out of the United team under Dutch coach Erik ten Hag. Interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy handed him a starting berth for the first time in seven matches when the Red Devils faced PAOK in the Europa League, and saw that decision vindicated with a match-winning brace.

Quizzed on future plans after that continental contest, having previously expressed his willingness to enter into talks over a new contract, Amad said: "I’m happy to be here. I’m happy to play for this club, and yeah, I want to stay here for a long, long, long time to make history with this club."

Amad faces fierce competition for places on the flanks in United’s team – with the likes of Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Antony also on the club’s books – while incoming coach Ruben Amorim favours a wing-back system that may leave little room for the Ivorian.

However, Amad added on working with a Portuguese tactician that will be inheriting the reins on November 11: "I am excited to have him in this team and I can’t wait to work with him. We are ready for the next step. I know I was player of the month in August, but I have moved on. I am focused for now, for the future and to give my best for the shirt and get this team back on top again."

United, who have been struggling for consistency as a collective this season, will be back in Premier League action on Sunday when playing host to Leicester – with that fixture set to carry them into the next international break.