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Manchester United signs 21-year old Aaron Wan-Bissaka
English Premier League side, Manchester United have completed the signing of Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace. The club spent a whooping to get the defender .
The 21-year-old England star signed a five-year deal worth £80,000 per week. He will be at the club until at least 2024.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka now joins winger, Daniel James, who was the first summer arrival at Old Trafford. 21-year-old Daniel James joined from Swansea for £18m.
Wan-Bissaka will wear the No 29 on his back at Old Trafford. Details of the transfer deal say, United will pay an initial fee of £45m and another £5m would be due in add-ons when the player hits certain performance targets.
Wan-Bissaka said ”It’s an unbelievable feeling and an honour to call myself a Manchester United player and something I know that only a small number of players have the privilege to say”.
”I can’t wait to get going and integrated into the squad. I will have a short break now after the European Championships but I’m looking forward to starting training with the manager and my new team-mates on the pre-season tour”.
Speaking on the successful capture of the defender, Manchester United’s manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: ”Aaron is one of the best upcoming defenders in the Premier League. He has the right work ethic, talent and mentality to play for Manchester United and he fits exactly the type of player that we are looking to bring into the squad to help us improve and push on further”.
‘Aaron is a young, hungry player and eager to learn and that’s important at his age. I am delighted he has signed with us and we look forward to continuing his tremendous development so far.’