Manchester United has confirmed that Jesse Lingard has signed a new contract, which keeps him at the club until June 2021, with the option to extend for a further year.

Lingard is a product of the club’s academy system and has been at the club since the age of seven. He made his first-team debut at Old Trafford against Swansea City on the opening day of the 2014-15 season.

The England international has since gone on to make 70 appearances, and has scored 11 goals, three of which came at Wembley Stadium to help secure three trophies.

The 24-year-old says he is grateful to have extended his stay at the Red Devils, and he is eager to repay the club by helping the club move forward.

‘Manchester United has always been a big part of my life. I have been with the club since the age of seven, and I feel great pride every time I pull the shirt on,’ Lingard told the Manchester United website.

‘To have scored in two cup finals for my boyhood club were immensely proud moments for me and my family.

‘As a team, we have already won a major trophy this season, and I look forward to helping us win many more under this great manager. I would like to say a special thank you to the fans for the great support they have always given me and the team.’

Meanwhile, United manager Jose Mourinho went on to praise the winger’s intelligence, and he believes that Lingard has a great future ahead of him.

‘Jesse has been with the club since the age of seven. He has good intelligence which, when combined with his energy and ability, makes for a player with a great future ahead of him,’ Mourinho said.

‘Jesse is a popular member of the squad and I am delighted he has signed a new contract.’

Lingard has managed to score a total of five goals and assisted a further three from 24 appearances in all competition so far this season.

Manchester United will next take on Sunderland in the Premier League on Sunday.

The match at the Stadium of Light kicks off at 14:30.