Midfielder joins reds from blues
Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Andrey Santos from Premier League rivals Chelsea.
The midfielder has joined on a fee believed to be around £48M plus additional add ons of around £2M. He arrives as the deal for Ederson appears to have stalled.
The 22-year-old Brazilian international started his career at home with Vasco De Gama. He made his professional at the age of 16 in 2021, playing nearly 50 times across two seasons. He joined Chelsea in 2023 where his early time was spent on loan to Nottingham Forest and Strasbourg. He made his full debut for Chelsea as they won FIFA World Club Cup. He played 28 times in the league last season.
He was part of Brazil’s 55-man training squad for the World Cup, but not selected.
“Everything about Manchester United is special; it is an incredible feeling to join a club that some of my biggest idols have represented.”
He spoke on the news: “As a midfielder, I am really excited to have the opportunity to learn from Michael Carrick, he is the perfect coach to help me take the next step in my career and push to achieve my dreams.
“Everybody told me about how ambitious the club is and the amazing environment that has been created here. I know just how strong the squad is and I cannot wait to fight together to compete for the biggest trophies.”
Director of Football, Jason Wilcox, added: “Andrey is an outstanding midfielder with excellent technical qualities and the ability to impact the game at both ends of the pitch.
“He was a key target for us in an important position, so we are delighted that he will join Michael’s squad so early in pre-season.
“Despite already having extensive experience, leadership abilities and proving his talent at the highest level, Andrey still has enormous potential to develop further, and we cannot wait to see him flourish at Manchester United.”
Santos has signed a five year deal with the option for a further year. He will be taking Fred’s number 17 shirt.
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