Beaming: Luke Shaw has completed his £31.5million move to Manchester United |
Like a bus you wait for one for ages and then 2 or 3 appears at the same time! Manchester United fans have been dying for some transfer activity and then they sighn two players in 24hrs!
The England defender Shaw,successfully completed a routine medical at United's Carrington training complex and has been informed he will be manager Louis van Gaal's first-choice left-back.
It is understood that Luke Shaw has been assured that he will start and 33-year-old Patrice Evra, who will remain with United, is expected to have a reduced role at the club.
History: Shaw said he was 'thrilled and delighted' to be joining the 13-time Premier League champions Manchester United. |
Red devil: Shaw became the most expensive teenager in football history when he signed for United |
The former Southampton starlet has signed a four-year contract with an option to extend for a further year and revealed his delight at joining the 13-time Premier League champions.
Luke Shaw 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.
'I am looking forward to this new chapter in my life and also looking forward to learning from the world-class players and management at the club.'
With Van Gaal taking charge of Holland's World Cup campaign, his No 2 club legend Ryan Giggs earmarked the new signing for success at United.
'Luke Shaw is a very talented young left-back with great potential. Luke Shaw has developed immensely during his time at Southampton and has all the attributes to become a top player,' said Giggs.
source DailyMail