MANCHESTER UNITED HAVE completed the signing of Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera from Athletic Bilbao.
The deal is the first signing since Louis Van Gaal took over as the new manager at Old Trafford and results in the capture of a player that the club had failed to buy last summer under previous boss David Moyes.
The news was confirmed on the club’s official website with Herrera joining on a four-year contract with an option to extend for a further year after United triggered the buyout clause in his contract.
The 24 year-old joined Bilbao from Real Zaragoza in 2011 and has since made 128 appearances while scoring 11 goals. He has been capped by Spain at U20, U21 and U23 level.
“Ander is a fantastic young player, with great energy and creativity,” said Manchester United assistant manager Ryan Giggs. “We believe him to be one of the brightest young prospects in Spain and I am certain he will be a big hit with the United fans.
“I’m delighted he has made the decision to come to Manchester and play his part in the club’s future. I’m looking forward to seeing him in action on our summer tour to America.”
“Signing for Manchester United is a dream come true,” remarked Herrera. “I have played at Old Trafford for Athletic Club in the UEFA Europa League and it was one of the highlights of my career so far.
“I have joined United to do all I can to help the team reach the club’s objectives. Having arrived on Tuesday, I’m excited to now be living in Manchester and I can’t wait for my first game in United’s famous red shirt.
“I will never forget my time with Athletic Club and I’d like to thank the fans and staff for all their support and, above all, wish all my fantastic former team-mates all the best for the future.”
What a team. 3 in a row. A touch of class.
@An Observer2: fishing?
@Darkness: Not at all,
Has to go down as the best team this turn of the millennium
Cheats….
@Desmond Cassidy: cheats how?? Did they buy Karius fur Liverpool and put him in goal and persuade klopp not to do anything about it for the last 3 seasons??
@Pj Windgap: they’re sour, leave em be!;)
@Desmond Cassidy: ha ha cheats bitter much
@Desmond Cassidy: shut up
Fair play. Some team