Luke Shaw is now the most expensive teenager in the world after joining Manchester United from Southampton.
Yesterday saw Manchester United finally agree a deal to sign Ander Herrera from Athletic Bilbao – after many months of negotiating came to an end in a couple of days of madness.
Then, not long after that deal was confirmed, rumours began emerging that Luke Shaw would be undergoing a medical at Carrington on Friday.
Those rumours quickly gained momentum and this afternoon it was confirmed that Luke Shaw is now a Manchester United player.
The deal, believed to be worth around £30-34 million, sees Shaw become the second big departure from Southampton this summer following Rickie Lambert’s switch to Liverpool – and he becomes Louis van Gaal’s second signing as United boss.
He is also the world’s most expensive teenager and third most expensive defender.
Speaking about the move he said:
“I am thrilled and excited to be joining Manchester United. I have been at Southampton since I was eight years old and I would like to thank them and the fans for everything they have done for me. I want to continue to progress my career and joining United is the ideal place for me to do that…”
Assistant manager Ryan Giggs has also had his say, stating:
“Luke is a very talented young left-back with great potential. He has developed immensely during his time at Southampton and has all the attributes to become a top player.”
Of course United have also released a picture or two of the player in United colours for the first time.
He will now battle it out with Patrice Evra for the left-back slot at Old Trafford.
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