After Diogo Dalot’s impressive start to the season, it would be a no-brainer to extend his current deal by an additional year.
That is what is being reported by Record and they suggest that it could happen shortly, even before the World Cup.
The same information has been echoed by Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. He claims the Portugal international is fundamental to Erik ten Hag’s plans and the club are preparing to trigger a one-year extension.
Been told Diogo Dalot contract with Manchester United also includes an option [club side] to extend current deal until June 2024 🚨🇵🇹 #MUFC
Dalot, always been top professional – now performing at great level.
🔴 New contract, proposals rejected and more: https://t.co/rtIkIX0YPR pic.twitter.com/H5On6TU1AQ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 26, 2022
In a video on his YouTube channel, Romano said: “There is an option to extend Diogo Dalot’s contract for one more season.
“There is a good relationship between Dalot’s camp and Man United, but it will take some time to offer a new deal due to the World Cup.”
It wasn’t long ago that Dalot’s future at United seemed bleak, but he is now our first choice right-back after getting a proper run in the team. At 23, I can only see him getting better, but I wouldn’t be against the idea of strengthening at right-back. Even just by adding better depth to that department.
Romano claims Dalot had lots of interest in the summer of 2021 from clubs such as Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan.
“Summer 2021, Dortmund and Atletico Madrid, also AC Milan were really pushed to sign Diogo Dalot. But Manchester United said no – Dalot wanted to stay and wanted to fight for his place in Manchester United.”
