Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Patrick Dorgu from Lecce in a deal worth up to £29 million.
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Man Utd complete Dorgu signingYoung Dane signs in initial £25m feeDefender makes Amorim admissionFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
On Sunday, United announced the signing of the 20-year-old on a deal until 2030, with the option of an extra year. The wing-back has joined for £25m ($31m/€30m) plus £4m ($5m/€4.8m) in potential bonuses. The young Dane said this was a "special" moment for him, while making an honest admission about head coach Ruben Amorim.
AdvertisementManchester UnitedWHAT PATRICK DORGU SAID
He told United's website: "I am incredibly proud to be able to call myself a Manchester United player; this is a very special day for my whole family.
"I cannot wait to work with Ruben Amorim; his vision for this team and the future of the club is incredibly exciting. There is a clear plan set out for my development, and I feel that Manchester United is the perfect place to fulfil my potential and complete my huge ambitions."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
United have been looking for a wing-back for some time due to Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw's injury woes. This has been a troublesome position but the Red Devils will hope Dorgu can solve that problem for Amorim's team.
Manchester UnitedWHAT NEXT?
Dorgu will be eagerly awaiting his chance to make his United debut, while also keeping a watchful eye on Sunday's Premier League home clash against Crystal Palace.