Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Patrick Dorgu from Lecce in a deal worth up to £29 million.

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Man Utd complete Dorgu signingYoung Dane signs in initial £25m feeDefender makes Amorim admissionFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

On Sunday, United announced the signing of the 20-year-old on a deal until 2030, with the option of an extra year. The wing-back has joined for £25m ($31m/€30m) plus £4m ($5m/€4.8m) in potential bonuses. The young Dane said this was a "special" moment for him, while making an honest admission about head coach Ruben Amorim.

AdvertisementManchester UnitedWHAT PATRICK DORGU SAID

He told United's website: "I am incredibly proud to be able to call myself a Manchester United player; this is a very special day for my whole family.

"I cannot wait to work with Ruben Amorim; his vision for this team and the future of the club is incredibly exciting. 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 BIGGER PICTURE

United have been looking for a wing-back for some time due to Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw's injury woes. This has been a troublesome position but the Red Devils will hope Dorgu can solve that problem for Amorim's team.

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Manchester UnitedWHAT NEXT?

Dorgu will be eagerly awaiting his chance to make his United debut, while also keeping a watchful eye on Sunday's Premier League home clash against Crystal Palace.