Get the latest United updates, transfer news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Manchester United youngster Zidane Iqbal has sent a message to supporters after signing his first professional contract with the club.
The 17-year-old has not played for the Under-18s since December but is expected to regain fitness soon and United rate the attacking midfielder so highly they wanted to tie down Iqbal on a professional deal to oversee his development.
United intend to promote Iqbal to the Under-23 squad next season as he turns 18 later this month. Iqbal wrote on Instagram: "Delighted to announce I’ve signed my first professional contract with my boyhood club @manchesterunited hard work continues" Iqbal's
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