Fabrizio Romano revealed that Manchester United teenager Bendito Mantato is poised to sign his first professional contract with the club.
The 17-year-old is an England 17 starlet of Angolan origins. He joined the Red Devils’ academy from a tender age, and was promoted to the club’s U18 side last summer.
The winger has been a regular feature this season, making 11 appearances in the U18 Premier League, scoring seven goals in the process.
Mantato also featured for United’s U21 side on four occasions in the Premier League 2, and managed to impress by scoring two goals and providing three assists.
The teenager’s exploits for the youth ranks haven’t gone unnoticed at Carrington, as he became the latest youngster to receive a call-up to join Ruben Amorim’s ranks.
The Portuguese manager added Mantato to the squad that travelled to Spain to take on Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of the Europa League semi-final later on Thursday.
Nevertheless, there are more good news in store for the youngster, as Romano confirms he’s about to sign his first professional contract.
“Bendito Mantato has travelled with Man United squad… and then he will sign pro deal at Man United until June 2029,” posted the Italian journalist on his X account.
