Mason Greenwood is in line to almost double his wages at Manchester United after making a major impact this season.
Greenwood has firmly established himself in the United first team this season, scoring 16 goals as part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s promising new attack.
The 18-year-old only signed his latest contract back in October 2019. But his rapid development will earn him improved terms and a ‘slight extension’ to his current deal.
The Sun reports his £25,000-a-week wage will be upgraded to around £40,000, with ‘incremental rises’ and ‘success-related clauses’ included.
In the past, Old Trafford chiefs have been reluctant to reward players so young with such deals. Having seen talents like Adnan Januzaj and Federico Macheda fall away after promising starts.
But ‘they have no such concerns’ when it comes to Greenwood, who is also expected to earn an England call-up over the coming months.
The striker has previously rejected a life-changing amount of money to join Juventus. United also turned down an approach from Crystal Palace to sign him on loan.
No Greenwood burnout danger
And Solskjaer insists Greenwood is not in danger of playing too much, too soon at a high level.
“He’s coped really well with the demands on him,” he said. “We’ve managed him as well as we could.
“He’s come back from lockdown flying, the sharpness is there. He’s gained a few kilos and a lot of experience in his own abilities.
“There are only two games left in the league, hopefully two in FA Cup and three or four in Europa League, so he’ll be fine. There’s no chance of a burnout, he’s been excellent.”
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