Manchester United has officially secured the signing of Danish defender Patrick Dorgu from Lecce, with the deal announced on Sunday for an initial fee of £25 million ($37 million). The 20-year-old has made a name for himself in Serie A over the last two seasons, netting five goals in 53 matches and earning four caps for Denmark.
Dorgu marks the first acquisition of the Ruben Amorim era at United, addressing the team’s need for depth on the left flank under the new Portuguese manager.
“I am incredibly proud to be able to call myself a Manchester United player; this is a very special day for my whole family,” Dorgu expressed in a club statement.
“I am eager to collaborate with Ruben Amorim; his vision for the team and the club’s future is truly inspiring.
“There is a clear plan laid out for my growth, and I believe Manchester United is the ideal environment for me to reach my potential and achieve my ambitious goals.”
While United’s support for Amorim has faced challenges due to profit and sustainability regulations, the club’s technical director, Jason Wilcox, is optimistic that Dorgu fits seamlessly into Amorim’s favored 3-4-3 setup.
“Patrick is an incredibly promising talent; his strong defensive and offensive skills, versatility, and work ethic will make him an essential part of Ruben Amorim’s squad,” Wilcox stated.
“At just 20 years old, we are confident he will continue to grow under the guidance of our outstanding coaching staff.”
As the transfer window approaches its close on Monday, United is hopeful of generating funds. Reports suggest that Marcus Rashford is close to a loan move to Aston Villa, which would alleviate a significant portion of his £300,000-a-week salary.
Additionally, Alejandro Garnacho has been linked with a move to Napoli, although a departure before Monday seems unlikely.
