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# Tuanzebe signs long-term contract with United

Manchester United centre-back Axel Tuanzebe has signed a new contract with Manchester United exactly four days after making his first-team debut against Wigan Athletic in the fourth-round of the FA Cup.

The 19-year-old, who came on as a second-half substitute in Manchester United’s 4-0 win, is tied to Old Trafford until 2020 with an option of further year’s contract added.

![Gareth Copley/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readmanutd.com/readmanutd/2017/02/633012594.jpg)

The young centre-half has been at Manchester United since the age of eight and appealed to manager Jose Mourinho as a real young prospect for the future.

Speaking to the official Manchester United website about his new long-term contract, the 19-year-old [said](https://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2017/Feb/axel-tuanzebe-signs-new-contract-with-manchester-united.aspx):

> *I have always been a Manchester United supporter so I am naturally delighted to have signed a new contract.*
>
> *To make my debut at Old Trafford in the FA Cup was a very proud moment, both for me and for my family. I am learning every day in training and it is also a great experience for me to now train with the first team.*
>
> *I would like to thank all of the coaches that I have worked with and I would especially like to thank the manager for giving me my debut for this great club.*