Aaron Wan-Bissaka (left) has become a mainstay of Erik ten Hag's team, starting all four league games so far. this season Photo: AFP/Glyn Kirk
Manchester United have begun talks to extend the contract of Aaron Wan-Bissaka after his progress under Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford last year.
Wan-Bissaka , 25 years. , is in the final year of the terms agreed upon when he signed with Crystal Palace in 2019, although the club has the option of a one-season extension.
There were discussions last month about a new deal, according to to which he will remain at United after 2025 on a long-term contract. Additional talks are now due, the summer transfer window is closed and the focus is on new signings.
Wan-Bissaka left the team six months before Ten Hag's appointment to United and then changed his game. under Dutch. In an interview with The Daily Telegraph last season, he revealed how Ten Hag worked on timing his defenders to run forward.
This season, Wan-Bissaka assisted United's winners against Wolverhampton on the opening weekend campaign and is currently a starter in all four games.
He talked about how regular play is his main goal. and under Ten Hag, he became a solid member of the team, thriving against Diogo Dalot, who at left-back covered Luke Shaw's injury, while Wan-Bissaka held the right-back position.
< United looked to right-backs during Wan-Bissaka's time at the club, specifically Kieran Trippier while at Atlético Madrid before he eventually joined Newcastle United. But their priority in the final week of the window was left-back to offset injuries to Shaw and Tyrell Malasia. On the right flank, Wan-Bissaka and Dalot are options for Ten Hag.
Ten Hag praised Wan-Bissaka, indicating that the United manager approved a long-term contract for the player who remained on the same terms for four years.
He arrived on a £50 million deal from Crystal Palace. He was called up to the England squad that season but withdrew due to injury and still qualifies for DR Congo.
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