Conflict over playing time between Erik ten Hag and his coaching staff and Amad Diallo is the reason why contract talks between Manchester United and the 22-year-old winger stalled earlier this season, Fabrizio Romano reveals.
As relayed by The Peoples Person here, there is currently “good progress” during negotiations between Old Trafford officials and Amad’s representatives over an extension with new head coach Ruben Amorim considering the Ivorian a “key” player in his squad.
Amad has started two of Amorim’s opening three games in an unfamiliar right wing-back role, but has still produced three assists despite being deployed deeper than usual.
His work rate on and off the ball has also been excellent – a prerequisite to play in an Amorim team.
As such, United’s head coach is described as wanting the club to agree a new deal with Amad “as soon as possible“.
However, tensions with Amorim’s predecessor – Ten Hag – could have led to a very different outcome with Amad, as the Dutchman and his coaching staff were not happy with the 22-year-old’s performances and he was often left on the bench earlier in the campaign.
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