Ethan Galbraith: Northern Ireland midfielder signs new Man Utd deal
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Galbraith's 97th-minute penalty gave United's Under-23s victory over Everton in Premier League 2
Northern Ireland international Ethan Galbraith has signed a new contract with Manchester United.
The deal, announced by the Premier League club on Wednesday, will keep the 19-year-old midfielder at Old Trafford until June 2023.
Galbraith made his senior international debut in a friendly against Luxembourg at Windsor Park in September 2019.
Formerly on Linfield's books, the Glengormley prospect joined United's academy as a 16-year-old in 2017.
Galbraith's only appearance for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's senior side was as a late substitute in a 2-1 Europa League defeat by Astana in Kazakhstan last season.
Last Friday, he converted a match-winning penalty for United's Under-23 team as they beat Everton 2-1 in Premier League 2.
"It's every lads dream who plays football from back home to get a move across the water," said Galbraith.
"To sign for one of the biggest clubs is unbelievable.
The Belfast native also paid tribute to Solskjaer's influence on players coming through the youth teams at the club.
"He's great with the players. Obviously the likes of Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams, bringing them in just there's a pathway there at the club with the manager," Galbraith said.
"Last year Mason and Brandon were playing with us in the under-23s, and seeing them push on gives everyone hope."