United sign Guerreiro
Raphaël Guerreiro pictured with fellow United player Serge Aurier
Manchester United have made their first dip in the transfer market for a while with the signing of young Portuguese left-back Raphaël Guerreiro.
The 20-year-old was signed by Ligue 1 side Lorient from Ligue 2 side Caen at the start of the season and has since played every minute for the club in the league. He was named as the best left back in Ligue 2 last season and has also been touted as a possibility to make the Portugal squad for the World Cup this summer, though it may come a bit too soon in his career.
"We're delighted to have signed this player," said United manager Damien, "When I took over this club, I had an overhaul and signed quite a few talents, but the time is right to start delving in the market once more and replace those who haven't quite cut the mustard, or aren't going anywhere in the near future.
"From what I've seen of Guerreiro, I've liked the look of, and am grateful to the Forest manager who recommended him to me during one of our drinking sessions. Left back is a position we are short of options in, so the extra number is appreciated and we're hopeful that given what he's done so far, and his potential, he could remain here for many seasons to come and can play a big part in the future success of this club."
Raphaël Guerreiro pictured with fellow United player Serge Aurier
Manchester United have made their first dip in the transfer market for a while with the signing of young Portuguese left-back Raphaël Guerreiro.
The 20-year-old was signed by Ligue 1 side Lorient from Ligue 2 side Caen at the start of the season and has since played every minute for the club in the league. He was named as the best left back in Ligue 2 last season and has also been touted as a possibility to make the Portugal squad for the World Cup this summer, though it may come a bit too soon in his career.
"We're delighted to have signed this player," said United manager Damien, "When I took over this club, I had an overhaul and signed quite a few talents, but the time is right to start delving in the market once more and replace those who haven't quite cut the mustard, or aren't going anywhere in the near future.
"From what I've seen of Guerreiro, I've liked the look of, and am grateful to the Forest manager who recommended him to me during one of our drinking sessions. Left back is a position we are short of options in, so the extra number is appreciated and we're hopeful that given what he's done so far, and his potential, he could remain here for many seasons to come and can play a big part in the future success of this club."
