Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho snaps up 16-year-old Northern Ireland starlet Ethan Galbraith… who is huge Arsenal fan

MANCHESTER UNITED BOSS Jose Mourinho has snapped up 16-year-old Northern Ireland starlet Ethan Galbraith.

The talented teenager, who is a huge Arsenal fan, is set to travel to Old Trafford this weekend to seal a three-year deal.

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According to the , Galbraith will pen a two-year professional contract which will be preceded by a one-year scholarship.

The 16-year-old was first spotted by scout Tony Coulter while playing for Linfield’s Under-16s.

Galbraith was then handed two trials by United and was eventually handed a pre-contract in January.

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He said: “I will be playing with the Under 18s next season but the big aim is to progress to the first team.

“It is massive, and I am buzzing for it. I am over the moon. I signed my pre-contract with Nicky Butt and Ryan Giggs back in January, it was unbelievable meeting them.

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“I am just a teenager from Glengormley who has always wanted to play full-time football, so to sign a deal with a club like Manchester United is massive.

“I never would have dreamt of signing for them. It is amazing. I have always wanted to play football and now I am getting the chance to do that.”