According to a recent report by the Daily Mail, Manchester United are holding talks with their attacking midfielder Andrea Pereira over a new contract which would extend his time at Old Trafford. The same source has revealed that the Brazilian talent has just got one year left on his current deal with the Red Devils.
Andreas Pereira’s Rise To The Top Of English Football
The 23-year-old found it difficult to get any game time when Jose Mourinho was in charge at the Theatre of Dreams. However, he started getting more first-team opportunities after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s appointment as the new manager of Man United.
Pereira is currently an integral member of Solskjaer’s squad, so it is no wonder that the Red Devils are trying to tie him down to a new contract. The Brazilian sensation has featured in a total of 20 matches in the Premier League thus far, scoring one goal while grabbing one assist for the Red Devils across all competitions.
Since arriving from PSV Eindhoven as a teenager back in 2012, the Man United prospect had loan spells with Granada and Valencia before he finally got some first-team action at Old Trafford. At 23, Pereira is currently about to embark upon the peak years of his playing career which Man United could look to benefit from over the next few campaigns.
What Does The Brazilian Midfield Ace Offer On The Field?
Pereira has decent pace in his locker which allows him to make some dangerous runs from midfield. He is also an excellent dribbler with the ball and is often accurate with his shots from long range. However, the Brazilian attacker is far from a finished product and needs to work hard on improving his game on the field.
Solskjaer should consider being patient with Pereira as he has the potential to become a world-class player if given enough first-team opportunities in the coming years. The Duffel-born talent adds more depth and increases competition for places within Solskjaer’s squad.
Final Verdict
If Pereira ends up penning a new deal with the Red Devils, then it could be a move that would benefit both the player and the club.
