Amrabat
‘Altay is an excellent addition to our squad and adds further quality to our already strong group of experienced goalkeepers’
By Valentine Amanze
Moroccan international and Fiorentina defensive mid-fielder, Sofyan Amrabat, has completed a move to Premiership side, Manchester United, on Friday September 1, 2023. – beating the 12pm transfer deadline.
His loan deal, which the Manchester Evening News reported cost Manchester United about €10 million, could be made permanent after a season.
With the deal sealed on Friday, Amrabat became the sixth and the last player the club attracted to the Old Trafford this summer.
Earlier, the club bought a striker, Rasmus Hojlund, from Atalanta; Mason Mount (midfielder) from Chelsea; Andre Onana (goalkeeper) from Inter Milan; Altay Bayindir (goalkeeper) from Fenerbahce; and Tottenham Hotspur left-back, Sergio Reguilon, who is on loan.
Though the manager, Erik ten Hag, had said that the club just needed additional three players in the summer transfer – a striker, a midfielder and a goalkeeper – injuries to first choice players forced additional budget on the club.
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Manchester United Football Director, John Murtough, expressed happiness over the acquisition of the new players.
On Altay, he said, “Altay is an excellent addition to our squad and adds further quality to our already strong group of experienced goalkeepers.
“Having consistently performed at a high level in a strong European league, he has the qualities to support us in achieving our ambitions across all competitions this season and beyond.”
The 25-year-old is the first Turkish player to appear for Manchester United.
Meanwhile,
Alejandro Garnacho has confirmed that he would wear the number 17 shirt this season.
The club’s provisional squad numbers were submitted to the Premier League before the start of the season, but they are subject to change and Garnacho has revealed he’ll now wear the No.17 shirt with a post on social media.
The player’s brother shared a photo of Garnacho in a No.17 shirt on Thursday night along with the caption: “AG17.”
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