Manchester United have tied down the future of exciting youngster Ethan Williams.
Ethan Williams has become the latest Manchester United academy talent to commit his future to the club.
Williams, 18, has followed Jacob Devaney, Ashton Missin, and Jack Kingdon in signing professional contracts this week.
All four played a part in Manchester United’s under-18s winning three trophies last season, and dream of following Kobbie Mainoo into the first team.
Ethan Williams signs new deal
Ethan Williams shared an image on Instagram signing his new deal, expressing his delight.
He wrote: “Proud moment for me and my family to sign my first pro contract! @manchesterunited.”
Teammates Ethan Williams, Amir Ibragimov, Habeeb Ogunneye and Jack Fletcher were among those to reach out to congratulate the young forward.
Williams can play across the frontline and his versatility in attack gives him an additional chance of making the breakthrough next season.
Manchester United have high hopes for Ethan Williams
Williams made a real impact at under-18s and under-21 level last season, scoring 17 goals and providing eight assists.
His 25 goal contributions were only just bettered by Ethan Wheatley, with 28. But Williams made a bigger contribution at under-21 level.
| Goals under-18s | Assists under-18s | Goals under-21s | Assists under-21s | Total Goals | Total Assists | Total Goal contributions | |
| Ethan Williams 2023/24 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 17 | 8 | 25 |
Williams was pictured among the young players at Carrington this week and will hope to catch Erik ten Hag’s eye, with the manager explaining he is looking for the next Kobbie Mainoo.
Manchester United first called Williams up to first team training in late 2022, and he was involved regularly last season from the very start.
He is one to watch, especially if he can earn a place on pre-season tour. Williams is more than capable of making an impact if given a chance.