Mancunian left-back Brandon Williams has signed a new contract which will keep him at Manchester United until June 2024, with the option to extend for a further year.
Williams, who joined United at the age of seven, is one of 12 Academy graduates who have featured for the club in the Premier League this season. The England Under-20 international has made 33 appearances for the first team after starring for the youth and reserve sides.
After signing the contract, the 19-year-old, said: “Signing this contract is another really proud moment for myself and my family. Having been at Manchester United since I was seven years old, it’s genuinely a dream come true to be playing in the first team. It has taken a huge amount of hard work to reach this point and it has been really special for me to break through into the squad.
“I’ve learned a lot throughout the season from the manager, his coaching staff and my team-mates and I want to repay the trust that they have all shown in me. I know that everyone at the club is working really hard every day to achieve success in the coming years and I am really excited to be a part of that.”
His manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer added: “Brandon has had an excellent first season, so we are delighted that he has signed a new contract. This new deal is a real testament to his hard work and the progress that he has made since his debut.
“Brandon never looked back after stepping up from the academy and having come all the way through the system he understands what it means to play for Manchester United. He has all of the attributes required to be a member of this exciting young squad. He will continue to learn every day in training and we look forward to watching him develop over the coming seasons.”
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Leicester v Manchester United ratings
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Leicester: Kasper Schmeichel - 6: A strong parry from Rashford while Leicester were still matching United. No chance with the Fernandes penalty. Embarrassing mistake at the end to gift the second to Lingard. EPA -
James Justin - 6: Outclassed by Rashford in the first half and fortunate to see the England striker shoot wide. Brilliantly snatched the ball away from Martial. PA -
Wes Morgan - 7: Now 36, still solid. One great, lung bursting recovery after being caught too far forward by a counter. Had a chance to equalise - missed the ball on the volley. AFP -
Jonny Evans - 4: Played 131 times for Manchester United, plus tonight. Sandwiched Martial with Morgan and booked for conceding the penalty. Then a straight red for horrible tackle on McTominay. Reuters -
Marc Albrighton - 6: Some good overlaps, but rarely got the opportunity to impress. Getty -
Hamza Choudhury - 6: Left on his backside by Paul Pogba's skill before the break. Frustrated by lack of movement when on the ball. EPA -
Wilfred Ndidi - 7: Always getting a foot in to break up play and create space with his wonderful balance. EPA -
Youri Tielemans - 6: Almost threaded a shot past David de Gea with a cheeky first-half effort. Great free-kick to give Vardy a chance. Reuters -
Luke Thomas - 6: A jittery start from the teenager, but settled well. Reuters -
Kelechi Iheanacho - 5: Occasionally dangerous. Had Harry Maguire in a state of panic at times. Hooked on the hour. Getty -
Jamie Vardy - 6: What an achievement to win the Golden Boot, the oldest ever player to do so at 33. But would probably have swapped it for another shot at the Champions League. Hit the top of the bar with a flicked header. AFP -
Substitutes: Ayoze Perez - 6: Creative but couldn't do enough to make a difference. AP -
Demarai Gray - 6: Free kick hit the top of the wall as Leicester pressed. Looked lively. Getty -
Dennis Praet - 7: Brilliant work in midfield to set up a chance for Gray. AP -
Harvey Barnes - 6: Great chance to equalise but didn't make proper contact on the spin. Reuters -
George Hirst - NA: Not enough time to make an impact. Getty -
Manchester United: David de Gea - 7: Being annoyed with Vardy’s aggression is better than being annoyed by another mistake. Clean sheet to finish league season. Reuters -
Aaron Wan-Bissaka - 6: Defensively fine but final ball needs to improve. Getty -
Harry Maguire - 7: Booked early on against his former club. That club were 15 points ahead of MUFC in February, but finished behind. Solid first season. AP -
Victor Lindelof - 7: Also booked and it’s difficult marking Vardy, but the Swede gets a pass, a clean sheet and another shot at Champions League football. Best United player. Reuters -
Brandon Williams - 6: In for the injured Luke Shaw. Also booked. Doesn’t overlap like Shaw and that makes things tricky for Rashford in front. Getty -
Paul Pogba - 6: Lost possession too many times but lovely pass for Fernandes to score. Shame it was offside. Brings joy and pain in equal measure. AFP -
Nemanja Matic - 7: Error as tried to play out from back led to early Leicester chance. Continued to bring balance, play dangerous balls including one for Martial at start of second, but, like the rest, looked leggy. Reuters -
Bruno Fernandes - 5: Scolded by Solskjaer for complaining. Gone right off the boil in recent weeks. Worst performance so far, but can be forgiven for what he did when he arrived. AP -
Mason Greenwood - 6: Sublime touch under pressure in his own area right at the start and a few flashes, but less of an influence and first to be substituted. Played wide to create space. Reuters -
Marcus Rashford - 6: Stayed wide and deep, couple of good passes, couple of good chances. Needed Shaw overlapping. PA -
Anthony Martial - 6: Supported by Rashford and Greenwood, the main United threat against an injury hit side. Won key penalty. EPA -
Substitutes: Jesse Lingard - 7: Brought on to give defence discipline. Final league goal of the league season. First goal since Solskjaer’s first game. AFP -
Odion Ighalo - NA: Not enough time to make an impact. Getty -
Timothy Fosu-Mensah - NA: Not enough time to make an impact. Getty
