MANCHESTER UNITED have a new talent among their ranks after youngster Ethan Galbraith signed his first professional contract with the club.
The Northern Irishman was the driving force behind United’s Under-18 Premier League North title crown.
Galbraith, who turned 17 this month, arrived with the Red Devils last year and has impressed youth coaches with his technical ability.
The midfielder showed his potential when he scored a screamer against fierce rivals Manchester City to secure top spot in their group.
It also won United’s Goal-of-the-Month award for April.
Speaking of his new deal, Galbraith revealed his pride at signing for the “biggest club in the world” and admitted it’s time to push on.
He told the club’s official site: “It’s a proud moment for me and my family,
“Growing up as a young kid, obviously I always wanted to play football – especially for the biggest club in the world as well.
“I’m very proud and just want to push on from here. It’s been a great year. We won the league but, obviously, that’s a bonus. I just struck it well against City. I didn’t know what to do when I was celebrating because it was my first goal for the club as well, but it was very exciting!
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“I’ve settled in well with the family I’ve moved in with and it’s all been great.”
Galbraith signed a three-year deal last year which included a one-year scholarship following by a two-year pro deal.
He was previously playing with Linfield’s u-16 side before being scouted by the Reds.
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