Tunisian midfielder Hannibal Mejbri is extending his lease until June 2024 with Manchester United. Aged 18, the native of Ivry-sur-Seine joined the U23 of the Red Devils .

“ Manchester United are delighted to announce that Hannibal (Mejbri) has signed a new long-term contract with the club. The 18-year-old joined United from Monaco towards the end of the summer transfer window in 2019. The midfielder, who has been regularly praised for his attitude, has played above his age group and represented the under 23 throughout the season, ”the club said in a statement.

Like the promising Ivorian Amad Diallo, the young Mejbri with his 1.82m could soon join the first team. Having dual nationality, the Franco-Tunisian was international U17 from France. Nevertheless, he is in the sights of the Tunisian Federation. He could well join the Aiglons of Carthage led by Maher Kanzari.