Manchester United still expect goalkeeper Dermot Mee to sign a contract extension, despite his current deal expiring on June 30, 2026. The 23-year-old will become a free agent from July 1, but the club has offered him a new deal and there is confidence at Old Trafford that he will accept it.
Mee's Career and Role at United
Mee has made 27 appearances for Manchester United's Under-21s, but his most senior experience consists of four games for Altrincham in the National League during a loan spell early in the 2022/23 season. He has also spent time at Trafford, Runcorn Linnets, and Witton Albion. Despite limited game time, the Northern Ireland Under-21 international is considered a valuable squad presence and has become a regular part of the first-team goalkeeping group in training.
Club Statement and Future Prospects
When announcing a contract offer earlier this month, United stated: "The academy graduate has played an important role in first-team training in recent years, whilst representing United's Under-21s side in competitive fixtures." If Mee stays, he is likely to remain fourth-choice goalkeeper, training and traveling with the first team. He was an unused substitute five times in the 2024/25 season but did not make the bench last term.
Goalkeeping Situation at Old Trafford
Tom Heaton has signed a new deal to remain as third-choice goalkeeper, while Senne Lammens is now the established No.1. Andre Onana is set to return to Trabzonspor on loan, and Altay Bayindir is also expected to leave. United are in the market for a new back-up goalkeeper this summer.
