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Manchester United FA Youth Cup winner Sam Murray has signed for Carlisle United.
The 20 12 months previous left the Pink Devils this summer season after he was launched by the membership on the finish of his contract.
The left again joined United from Huddersfield City in 2017 and received the FA Youth Cup in 2022 alongside Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho.
Murray was an everyday within the Beneath-21s facet final time period, making 15 appearances. He additionally scored within the Premier League 2 play-off victory over West Ham United final month.
After leaving United, he was accessible on a free switch and made the swap to Carlisle, who’ve lately been relegated to the Nationwide League.
Carlisle’s official X web page posted, “Carlisle United Soccer Membership are delighted to announce the signing of Sam Murray on a one-year deal.”
✍️ Carlisle United Soccer Membership are delighted to announce the signing of Sam Murray on a one-year deal.
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— Carlisle United (@officialcufc) June 26, 2025
Carlisle are managed by legendary former United attacker Mark Hughes, who was delighted with the signature of the defender.
Talking to the club’s official website he said, “we’re delighted that Sam is becoming a member of us, he’s an awesome younger expertise who has been at an awesome membership.”
“He’s a left sided participant with good tempo and good technical capacity, and I’m wanting ahead to working with him.”
The Blues’ Head of Soccer Operations, Marc Tierney, additionally added that “we’re excited to welcome a promising left-back to Brunton Park.”
“He’s a grounded and pushed younger participant, and he provides sturdy competitors to the squad and brings actual potential for the long run. We’re wanting ahead to seeing his influence as he continues to develop with us.”
Murray is the fifth new signing of the summer season at Carlisle and he might make his debut for his new membership within the pre-season pleasant in opposition to Motherwell on 8 July.
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