Man Utd keeper Pereira gets four-year deal

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Joel Pereira, the goalkeeper Jose Mourinho thinks can becomes Portugal's best in a generation, has landed a new Manchester United deal.

Manchester United goalkeeper Joel Pereira has signed a new four-year contract at Old Trafford, with the option of an additional season.

The new terms for Portugal Under-21 international, announced by United on Saturday, will tie him to the club until at least 2021.

Pereira, 21, is Jose Mourinho's number three keeper behind David de Gea and Sergio Romero.

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"Joel progressed really well during the course of the last season through hard work and commitment every day in training," said Mourinho.

"I know I have said this before but I really do believe, if he continues his development and continues to work hard, he really can become the best Portuguese goalkeeper of the next generation. Well done Joel."