Manchester United centre-back Axel Tuanzebe has committed his long term future by signing a new contract at the Old Trafford.

The 19-year-old defender, who was a second-half substitute in Sunday’s 4-0 win over Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup, is now committed to the Red Devils until 2020 with the option of a further year’s extension.

A new #MUFC contract for Axel Tuanzebe!

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— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 2, 2017

United boss Jose Mourinho welcomed the teenager’s contract extension, he said: “Axel is a young player with great potential. We brought him up to the first team to give him more experience and he has adapted really well.”

Tuanzebe has been with Manchester United since the age of eight.