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\nManchester United youngster Mateo Mejia has put pen to paper on a new deal to extend his stay at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n

United confirmed on their official website<\/a> that Mejia has agreed fresh terms with the Red Devils.<\/p>\n

He will continue his development with United as he aims to make the jump to the senior team. Mejia was named on United’s retained list as a player who had been offered an extension that was yet to be signed.<\/p>\n

United did not disclose the length of Mejia’s new deal.<\/p>\n

United signed Mejia from Real Zaragoza in 2019. Last season, the forward played multiple games in Premier League 2, where he earned valuable experience.<\/p>\n

He managed to score two goals and register twice as many assists in 15 appearances for the U21 side.<\/p>\n

In total, Mejia has played 21 games for the Red Devils academy side.<\/p>\n

Mejia was technically out-of-contract at the end of the month but his future has now been secured.<\/p>\n

According to The Manchester Evening News<\/a>, it’s possible that Mejia could head out on loan ahead of the upcoming campaign.<\/p>\n

Richard Fay reports, “The Manchester Evening News understands Mejia could also be loaned out next season as he looks to make the transition from youth football to the senior game.”<\/p>\n

The 20-year-old has not made his senior United debut but could get a chance during the club’s pre-season that kicks off in just a few weeks.<\/p>\n

Mejia was born in Spain but has represented Colombia at Under-20s level. Mejia trained with the first team<\/a> on a number of occasions last term.
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