Manchester United finally managed to sign talented youngster Andreas Pereira to a new contract on Friday, bringing an end to lengthy transfer speculation regarding the Brazilian star.
The club took to Twitter to confirm the news:
BREAKING: Andreas Pereira signs new deal, keeping him at #mufc until at least June 2018. More: http://t.co/FO3DeAJxvw pic.twitter.com/4TTVyya9Hc
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 1, 2015
Speaking to the Red Devils' official website, the midfielder expressed his delight at signing a new contract:
I am pleased to have signed my new contract.