Manchester United wonderkid sends message after signing first professional contract and could win title today

Manchester United wonderkid Shea Lacey shared his delight after he signed his first professional contract with the club this week.

The 17-year-old is regarded as one of the most exciting young players in the club’s academy system and has seen his progress rewarded with a deal to reflect his enormous potential.

Lacey was always expected to sign a new deal after his 17th birthday and is understood to have signed a five-year contract that will keep him at the club until 2029 at the very least.

Taking to social media after the deal was complete, Lacey wrote: “Proud moment for me and my family signing my first professional contract at this club.”

After an extensive injury lay-off, Lacey trained with the first-team for the first time last week and returned to action at the weekend as a substitute in the U18s 4-2 win over Stoke City.

The 17-year-old could celebrate his return in style with a league title to match. United will be confirmed as U18 Premier League champions if they defeat Wolves on Tuesday afternoon.

Lacey is one of a number of teenagers who could be given a chance in the first weeks of pre-season when many senior players are away at the European Championship in Germany.