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Shaw extends Man Utd stay until 2027

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Manchester United have confirmed that Luke Shaw has extended his stay at the club after signing a new contract until 2027 on Tuesday.

The 27-year-old England international became the most expensive teenager in history when he moved from Southampton to Old Trafford in 2014. He has been rewarded for being a key player for Erik ten Hag in his first few months in charge at Old Trafford.

“Nine years ago, I signed for this amazing club, and I’m thrilled to be extending my stay,” Shaw, who has made 249 appearances for United, told the club’s website.

“I’ve grown immensely since coming to Manchester all those years ago, both as a person and as a player; I know what is needed to succeed at a club like this.

“We’re at the beginning of our journey under the manager and his coaching staff. We’ve been successful already this season, but we want much more. There’s a great opportunity to create something special here, and I’m going to give everything to be part of that.”

In February, Shaw was a member of the United team that won the League Cup, ending a six-year trophy drought.

The Red Devils are in pursuit of more hardware as they face Sevilla in the quarterfinals of the Europa League and Brighton in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

However, three Premier League games without a victory has caused them to fall out of the top four.

United football director John Murtough said: “Luke is a massively important player to the squad and has grown into one of the best defenders in the world.

“He has been at the club for nearly a decade and understands the expectations for success, and the hard work, commitment and high standards required to achieve it.”