Manchester United of England youth prodigy, Shola Shoretire has been rewarded with his first professional contract at Old Trafford, following his burst of top form with The Red Devils’ junior teams.
The Nigerian-born teenager, who is highly rated at Old Trafford, got the nod to sign his first professional deal with the club having turned 17 last weekand has already been training with the first team.
A report by goal.com added: “The forward, who has been at United since the age of nine, put pen to paper on a professional deal last week just after turning 17.
“He is highly regarded as one of the brightest young talents in the club’s under-23s side and scored a hat-trick in their 6-4 comeback win against Blackburn Rovers on Friday night.
“His efforts haven’t gone under the radar as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has asked him to join first team training again.The 17-year-old only pushed into the U23s in September but has already impressed his coaches with his quick progress. He’s played up an age group throughout his entire career, showing great confidence and ability.
“The forward, who can operate as a winger, a No 10 and also as centre forward is versatile and you can see the quality in his technique and touches. His work rate this season has improved and he is already being tipped for a big future.
“Due to the restrictions with Covid bubbles at the moment, the teenager will train with the seniors for the foreseeable future and will travel to U23s games separately. He will use a different changing room to those not in the first team bubble.
“Their next game is on Friday against Arsenal where Shoretire will expected to be involved despite training with the first team.
“Solskjaer closely watches the progress of those in the U23s and there is regular dialogue between the Norwegian and Neil Wood and Nicky Butt, who oversee the youngsters.
“Shoretire was first promoted to first team training over Christmas while the academy players were given some time off and Solskjaer continues to be impressed with what he has seen from the 17-year-old, and has moved him into their bubble ahead of the FA Cup clash against West Ham.”
