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Manchester United 'sign Northern Ireland midfielder Ethan Galbraith'

A general view of Old Trafford is seen prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on April 4, 2015

Manchester United will welcome Northern Ireland midfielder Ethan Galbraith to the club this weekend.
The 16-year-old has revealed that he penned a pre-contract agreement with the Red Devils in January and will finalise a one-year scholarship deal this weekend.
Galbraith, who is the captain of Northern Ireland's Under-17s, was invited to have trials with the Premier League giants last year.

"I went on a couple of trials last year after I was spotted playing for Linfield U16s. I must have done okay because United then offered me a contract in January," Galbraith told the Irish Mirror.
"The trials were good, and I was playing with top players as well. Players like Angel Gomes who is moving onto the first team now. I played in a couple of friendly games and also some training sessions and it was a great experience.
"I signed the pre-contract in January and I will finally travel over to Manchester this weekend to live there and sign my full deal. It is one-year scholarship and then two-year pro deal. I will be playing with the Under 18s next season, but the big aim is to progress to the first team."
Galbraith has the option of a two-year professional contract.

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