Amad Diallo says he is having one of the "best weeks" of his life after scoring his first Manchester United hat-trick and signing a new contract.
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- Amad signs new Man Utd deal
- Scores hat-trick vs Southampton
- "One of the best weeks of my life"
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The Ivory Coast international scored three late goals to secure United a 3-1 comeback win over Southampton at Old Trafford on Thursday night. This comes seven days on from the 22-year-old signing a new long-term deal with the Red Devils, which capped off a brilliant week for the youngster.
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WHAT AMAD DIALLO SAID
He told TNT Sports: "In football you have to believe. We believed until the end and are very happy to win this game. We drew with Arsenal and Liverpool so the confidence was there. We are very happy.
On where this week ranks after scoring his first senior hat-trick and signing a new contract, he added: "Maybe one of the best weeks in my life. I am very happy for this win. This team deserved to win this game so I am very happy."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Amad is becoming a vital player at United under new head coach Ruben Amorim. The Ivorian has now scored five goals and bagged as many assists in his last 11 Premier League matches. There have not been many positives for United this season but Amad is arguably the main one.
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WHAT NEXT?
Amad will hope to continue his goalscoring form when United host Brighton in their next Premier League encounter on Sunday.
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