His situation has completely turned on its head in recent weeks. With hard work and sacrifice, Luke Shaw has gone from not making it into the squad to being on of Jose Mourinho's most regular performers. Now, he has a contract extension at Manchester United on the table.
From the start of the season, Luke Shaw saw himself relegated to a secondary role. It looked like the position he had endured since his arrival at Old Trafford in 2014 was not going to change despite his return to fitness.
After overcoming an injury, Jose Mourinho deemed that his fitness levels, added to his languid attitude on the pitch, were not up to task. The Portuguese manager condemned the left-back and his departure was imminent.
With time, the England international has gradually convinced the United boss. It all changed on December 13 when, after 16 Premier League fixtures without making a single appearance, Shaw began to feature in Mourinho's plans, starting six of the following 10 league matches.
In fact, his efforts down the left flank were so convincing that the Red Devils halted their search for a full-back in the January transfer window. A reward for his efforts in recent weeks, now his contract renewal is around the corner.
A new deal at Old Trafford thanks to his persistence and industrious displays. The figures and duration of the contract are still unknown but, if everything follows its course, Shaw will remain at Manchester United.