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Paddy McNair signs news Manchester United contract until 2017 after enjoying breakthrough season at Old Trafford

19-year-old centre-back made his debut at the start of the season and has been rewarded with a new two-year deal

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Tuesday 10 February 2015 14:50 GMT
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Paddy McNair has signed a new contract with Manchester United until 2017
Paddy McNair has signed a new contract with Manchester United until 2017 (Getty Images)

Manchester United have awarded a new contract to Paddy McNair after the teenager established himself in Louis van Gaal's senior squad.

The 19-year-old Northern Irish player has made 12 appearances for the Red Devils in a breakthrough season and has agreed a deal that runs through to June 2017.

United announced the new deal on their website, and Van Gaal said: "Paddy has risen through the ranks to become an integral part of the first-team squad. He has all the attributes to develop into a top player.

"Promoting youth players is very important both to myself and to the club and I am delighted Paddy has signed a new contract."

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