However, United was last in the final of a European competition in 2011, when it was outclassed by Barcelona in the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium.
Manchester United secured a spot in the Europa League final on Thursday night thanks to a 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo.
The second leg tie produced a 1-1 draw, but following a nervy finish, United squeezed through the tie on a 2-1 aggregate scoreline.
United boss Jose Mourinho has already selected the goalkeeper to start ahead of final clash with Ajax as he has two world-class stoppers to choose from.
Mourinho had made it clear that United's ambitions have turned to Europe's secondary competition to make a return to the Champions League, with the coach conceding that a top four finish would be "impossible" after Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Arsenal.
"I don't feel like that".
"I think it's fair that Sergio is going to play in the final and David accepts that".
"I probably work, this season, harder than ever".
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Man United claimed knockout wins over Saint Etienne, FC Rostov and Anderlect before just about seeing off the Spanish side in their pursuit of Champions League football this season.
"But we are in the final, we have fought hard to get here". For the club to bench arguably the best player they have, for what is an emotional reason, in the game that will define their season as either a fail or a pass, seems odd. We had a fantastic record of 25 matches [unbeaten], we did things that nobody did at this club in the first season, like winning a trophy.
Highlighting the form of two players in particular, the former England global credited Wenger for finally finding suitable roles for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Kieran Gibbs, who have added a great deal to the side having previously not been regulars. Arsene Wenger is obviously wary, knowing we simply have to win to keep our hopes of the Top Four alive.
Jose Mourinho admits he played up the importance of Man United's match against Celta Vigo.
"You always have a little bit of rivalry, especially if you are both the same kind of level".
He added that Bailly, 23, will now play in United's three remaining Premier League fixtures to "give rest to some of the others", with the final match at home against Crystal Palace three days before the Europa League final.
"If everything goes normal and we have no problems, Sergio in the final".
"But we have one that is more important than others".
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