Adnan Januzaj has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester United which ties to him to the club until June 2018, the Premier League champions have announced.
The Belgium-born winger made his competitive first-team debut against Wigan in the Community Shield but rose to prominence after his two goals against Sunderland on his full debut.
That performance has led to much speculation about which nation he would represent at international level, with England keen on joining the list of countries he is available to play for.
United boss David Moyes told the club's official website: "I'm delighted that Adnan has committed his future to United
"He is an outstanding talent and has impressed me consistently since I came to United in July.
"His balance, poise and ability to beat players is truly exceptional for a boy of his age. It's great that he recognises that this club, with its tradition for developing young players and giving them a chance on the biggest stage, is the best place for him to be."
In profile: Adnan Januzaj
It was only a matter of time before he made his first outing under Sir Alex's successor, David Moyes, and, sure enough, the new manager included the teenager on his first pre-season tour. His impressive form in a handful of friendlies yielded his first-ever senior goal, a header in the win against Kitchee FC in Hong Kong. Januzaj went on to make his official - or competitive - United debut as a substitute during the 2-0 triumph over Wigan Athletic in the Community Shield at Wembley on 11 August.
Further landmarks were to follow in quick succession, continuing with his Barclays Premier League debut against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on 14 September. Again he showed flashes of his talent after coming off the bench but the Belgian-born youngster would really make his mark when he started a top-flight fixture for the first time on 19 October, away to Sunderland. There, he scored two stunning goals to overturn the opponents' lead and claim all three points for David Moyes' side. Unsurprisingly, he was the unanimous choice as man of the match on ManUtd.com and Twitter.
With the domestic programme paused for the October international break, Januzaj became a hot topic in the media, with one newspaper describing him as 'the most wanted teenager in Europe.' Several days later, any clubs looking to prise him away from Old Trafford at the end of his current contract had their hopes dramatically dashed - he committed himself to the Reds with a new five-year deal and declared, "It’s a great thrill. Since arriving here I have always felt like this was the right club for me."
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