Manchester United seal €30m signing of Lecce wing-back Patrick Dorgu
Manchester United seal €30m signing of Lecce wing-back Patrick Dorgu
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Manchester United have completed the signing of Patrick Dorgu from Lecce, subject to visa and registration. The Denmark international has signed a contract until June 2030, with the option of an additional year. Dorgu, who can play as a left-back, right-back or further forward on the flanks, has played 57 games for Lecce, contributing five goals. United have paid an initial €30m fee (£25.1m) with up to €5m (£4.2m) payable in bonuses.
“I am incredibly proud to be able to call myself a Manchester United player; this is a very special day for my whole family,” Dorgu told the club’s official website. “I cannot wait to work with Ruben Amorim; his vision for this team and the future of the club is incredibly exciting,” the 20-year-old added. “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 Manchester United technical director, Jason Wilcox, said: “Patrick is a really exciting talent; his strong defensive and attacking attributes, adaptability and work rate will make him a key part of Ruben Amorim’s squad.”. “Patrick has had a superb start to his career, and at the age of just 20, we know he will continue to develop under the guidance of our excellent coaching team,” Wilcox added.
