Romano: Utd have ‘decided to open talks’ to extend player’s contract after coaching staff ‘pushed’ for decision

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·9 maggio 2025

Romano: Utd have ‘decided to open talks’ to extend player’s contract after coaching staff ‘pushed’ for decision

In perhaps one of the more unexpected deals of the summer transfer window, Manchester United are poised to extend Tom Heaton’s stay at the club.

As things stand, the veteran would be bidding farewell to United at the end of June when his current deal expires, along with Christian Eriksen, Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans.

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However, the Red Devils’ coaching staff have ‘pushed’ for Heaton’s tenure to be extended as they are ‘delighted’ with the impact he has on the younger players around Carrington.

The latest on Heaton’s future

Heaton will no longer be released by the club next month. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Fabrizio Romano confirmed this afternoon that United have now ‘decided to open talks’ with the experienced shot-stopper over a one-year agreement, which will see him tied to Old Trafford until the end of the 2025/2026 campaign.

He will continue as Ruben Amorim’s third-choice between the sticks, although Heaton has yet to feature since the new boss took the reins last November. In fact, he has only played three times since returning to his boyhood team in 2021.

How Heaton has fared throughout his Old Trafford tenure

Heaton’s first stint as a Red saw him work his way through the academy before progressing to the senior ranks. In total, he spent eight years in M16, being sent on various loan spells throughout. The 39-year-old then signed for Cardiff City in 2010 and has since represented Bristol City, Burnley and Aston Villa.

The three-capped England international was also called up by Gareth Southgate to work directly with the Three Lions’ goalkeeping contingent, consisting of Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson and Aaron Ramsdale, at Euro 2024.

His most recent appearances for United came in two League Cup matches in 2022/2023; Erik ten Hag utilised the shot-stopper in a quarter-final tie against Charlton Athletic and the second leg of the semi-finals at home to Nottingham Forest.