Patrick Dorgu says he’s “extremely proud” to name himself a Manchester United participant after affirmation of his transfer from Lecce.
The 20-year-old has penned a five-and-a-half-year contract at Previous Trafford with the choice of an extra 12 months, and turns into Ruben Amorim’s first signing as United head coach.
Dorgu has been signed primarily to play as a left wing-back for United however he can even play on the alternative flank and in superior areas. His change was confirmed on Sunday after the completion of a medical, which had been delayed as he awaited clearance to fly to England.
“I’m extremely proud to have the ability to name myself a Manchester United participant; this can be a very big day for my complete household,” the Danish worldwide advised membership channels.
“I can not wait to work with Ruben Amorim; his imaginative and prescient for this group and the way forward for the membership is extremely thrilling. There’s a clear plan set out for my improvement, and I really feel that Manchester United is the proper place to fulfil my potential and full my big ambitions.”
United‘s technical director, Jason Wilcox, mentioned of the membership’s new recruit: “Patrick is a extremely thrilling expertise; his sturdy defensive and attacking attributes, adaptability and work-rate will make him a key a part of Ruben Amorim’s squad.
“Patrick has had an excellent begin to his profession, and on the age of simply 20, we all know he’ll proceed to develop below the steerage of our glorious teaching group.
“Patrick is the newest thrilling younger participant that we have now introduced into the membership. We imagine that every of those abilities has world-class potential and the flexibility to play a key function in attaining the success that everybody at Manchester United is striving for.”
Dorgu’s shirt quantity at United has not but been confirmed and he will not be a part of the matchday squad for Sunday’s Premier League conflict with Crystal Palace. He’ll present competitors for locations for Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui – each versatile gamers who can play on each flanks – in addition to the perenially injured Luke Shaw, who will slowly reintegrated into the fold by Amorim as soon as prepared.