Man Utd Contract Review: When Every Player's Current Deal Is Due to Expire

Manchester United have hardly been out of a ‘transition period’ since Sir Alex Ferguson retired nearly seven years ago. But the one currently overseen by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer feels like it is the third or fourth that fans have had to endure, rather than just a continuous process.


More players are expected to leave before the overhaul is anything like complete, with the contract situations of each player likely to shape how and when further departure come about.

Here’s a full review of the current expiry dates of every first-team player, selected youngsters and those out on loan* – including any additional extension options the club holds…


Expire in June 2020

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer,Ashley Young

United currently have seven players due to be out of contract at the end of this season, including much talked about talents Angel Gomes and Tahith Chong.

In theory, all seven are currently permitted to talk with overseas clubs about a possible pre-contract agreement for a free transfer in the summer. However, United would be expected to trigger extension clauses with Nemanja Matic, Eric Bailly and Timothy Fosu-Mensah, even if only to ensure they can command a transfer fee.

The club doesn’t have that luxury with Gomes or Chong.

Lee Grant (36)

Ashley Young (34)

Nemanja Matic (31) - option for a further year

Eric Bailly (25) - option for two further years

Timothy Fosu-Mensah (22) - option for a further year

Angel Gomes (19)

Tahith Chong (20)


Expire in June 2021

Paul Pogba

Paul Pogba’s Old Trafford future has been the source of much speculation and will continue to be so in the coming months and possibly years. Real Madrid remain heavily linked, although United can at least extend his current deal to 2022 to protect themselves against a falling value.

Joel Pereira* (23) - option for a further year

Sergio Romero (32) - option for a further year

Marcos Rojo (29) - option for a further year

Juan Mata (31) - option for a further year

Paul Pogba (26) - option for a further year

Jesse Lingard (27) - option for a further year


Expire in June 2022

Brandon Williams

Axel Tuanzebe and Brandon Williams have become fully fledged members of the first-team this season and have both signed new contracts within the last few months. James Garner is another highly thought of and also penned his latest extension in 2019.

Chris Smalling* (30) - option for a further year

Axel Tuanzebe (22) - option for a further year

Brandon Williams (19) - option for a further year

James Garner (18) - option for a further year

Alexis Sanchez* (31)


Expire in June 2023

David de Gea

David de Gea opted to pledge his best years to United when he at last signed a new contract in September. The Spaniard will be only a few months shy of his 34th birthday by the time this deal expires if the club triggers the optional extension to 2024.

The summer of 2023 is when the bulk of the squad has a contract to, although fans will question how Phil Jones is in the same boat as De Gea, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood.

David de Gea (29) - option for a further year

Diogo Dalot (20) - option for a further year

Phil Jones (27) - option for a further year

Luke Shaw (24) - option for a further year

Fred (26) - option for a further year

Scott McTominay (23) - option for a further year

Anderas Pereira (24) - option for a further year

Mason Greenwood (18) - option for a further year

Marcus Rashford (22) - option for a further year


Expire in June 2024

Anthony Martial

United handed summer signings Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James long-term deal until at least 2024, while Victor Lindelof signed a new contract as recently as September. But the big news was tying down Anthony Martial to fresh terms after a rollercoaster few years.

Victor Lindelof (25) - option for a further year

Aaron Wan-Bissaka (22) - option for a further year

Daniel James (22) - option for a further year

Anthony Martial (24) - option for a further year


Expire in June 2025

Harry Maguire

No player at United currently has a longer contract than £80m summer signing Harry Maguire, whose deal promises to keep him at Old Trafford at least the next four-and-a-half years. Sadly, the 26-year-old has so far fallen short of expectations since that record transfer.

Harry Maguire (26) - option for a further year


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Source : 90min