Erik ten Hag hails Luke Shaw as 'best left-back in UK' after signing new Man Utd contract

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was full of praise for Luke Shaw after he put pen to paper on a new long-term deal at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils confirmed on Tuesday that the England international has signed a new contract until 2027, possibly bringing his association with the club to 13 years.

After coming back from various serious injuries and long spells out of the side, Shaw has established himself as one of the world’s leading left-backs – and according to Ten Hag, the best on these shores.

“[He’s had a] great, great season so far. [He’s made] great progress, so I think it’s really good news for Manchester United that he stays playing for Manchester United,” Ten Hag told club channels.

“I think it tells everything, he’s the best left full-back in the UK. You see it also in the England team, he is performing so well there as well.

“So we are really happy that he extended his contract and that he stays longer with us and is going with us in this project and in this journey.

“We have high ambitions and we need Luke Shaw to fulfil those ambitions.”