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Jason Wilcox has advised followers he’s ‘delighted’ after Manchester United confirmed that Tom Heaton had put pen to paper on a brand new deal.
The veteran’s phrases would’ve expired on the finish of the month had he not agreed a one-year extension.
?? @TomHeatonGK has signed a brand new one-year contract at United!
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 4, 2026
Tom Heaton pens 12-month deal at United
Chatting with membership media, the Director of Soccer stated: “We’re delighted that Tom is constant for one more yr. Everyone seems to be properly conscious of the significance of his management and professionalism throughout the group.
“Tom has performed a key position in serving to to assist Senne [Lammens] all through his first season within the Premier League; his fixed dedication and mentality set a unbelievable normal for our goalkeeping group.”
Heaton hasn’t performed for the primary workforce since 2021, however everybody at Outdated Trafford has been eager to maintain him round because of the influence he has on the remainder of the squad, notably the goalkeeping division.
As referenced by Wilcox, the 40-year-old’s expertise and experience make him a useful character to have across the dressing room.
Heaton will proceed to be Senne Lammens’ mentor
Three-capped England worldwide Heaton made the bench on 5 events final season; 4 occasions within the Premier League and as soon as within the League Cup.
Altay Bayindir began 2025/2026 as Ruben Amorim’s No.1 between the sticks, till his shoddy showings led to the board frantically making an attempt to safe a brand new shot-stopper earlier than the summer season deadline day.
They ultimately landed on Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez and Royal Antwerp’s Senne Lammens, going so far as agreeing private phrases with the previous, earlier than favouring the younger choice within the type of the 23-year-old Belgian.
Senne Lammens with an excellent save to disclaim Noah Okafor ?
@tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/AEmf9mXms6
— Soccer on TNT Sports activities (@footballontnt) January 4, 2026
Lammens has since repaid INEOS’ religion in him, overseeing a stellar maiden marketing campaign even amidst Amorim’s turbulent departure.
In truth, the Membership Brugge graduate was named the Switch of the Season by the Premier League on Monday, exhibiting simply how transformative he’s been in M16.
Making an prompt influence for his new membership ??@ManUtd’s goalkeeper Senne Lammens is @BarclaysFooty Switch of the Season ? pic.twitter.com/SG0Saqr6Gd
— Premier League (@premierleague) June 1, 2026
In the meantime, out-of-favour duo Bayindir and Andre Onana shall be bought within the coming months, with a brand new ‘keeper anticipated to be introduced in to play second fiddle to Lammens.
