01-07-2021, 10:18 PM
Manchester United complete ÂŁ37m signing of Diallo from Atalanta
Manchester United have finalised the signing of Amad Diallo from Atalanta for a fee which could rise to ÂŁ37 million ($50m) with add-ons.
The deal was agreed back in October on the final day of the summer transfer window, but remained on hold as the club had to secure a work permit and agree personal terms with the winger.
This week, Manchester United obtained a Governing Body Exemption for Diallo and he becomes the first player to be signed and registered under the new FA rules which have been implemented post-Brexit.
He has now signed a deal which will keep him at United until June 2025, with the option for a further year.
He has now flown to Rome to obtain his Visa after which he will fly to Manchester to join up with his new team-mates.
Diallo has made two appearances for Atalanta’s first team this season.
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Speaking of his arrival, United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: “As a club, we have followed Amad for a number of years and having watched him myself, I believe he is one of the most exciting young prospects in the game.
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“Manchester United has such a proud history of developing young players and everything is in place to enable Amad to reach his potential here.
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“It will take time for him to adapt but his speed, vision and fantastic dribbling ability will stand him in good stead to make the transition. He is a player with all of the raw attributes that are needed to be an important player for Manchester United in the years to come.”
Diallo said: “After waiting since the summer, it is finally a dream come true to complete my move to Manchester United. I am hugely ambitious and there is so much that I want to achieve in the game; when I spoke to the manager I knew that I had joined the perfect club.
“This is a really exciting squad with so many great players, I can promise that I will work hard every day to learn from them and give everything to develop my game. The coaches have been fantastic since I signed, we have been in touch regularly and they have already given me a lot of great advice.
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“I have had time to prepare for this move, both physically and mentally, and I have worked really hard to be ready to make the step up to this amazing club.”
Manchester United have finalised the signing of Amad Diallo from Atalanta for a fee which could rise to ÂŁ37 million ($50m) with add-ons.
The deal was agreed back in October on the final day of the summer transfer window, but remained on hold as the club had to secure a work permit and agree personal terms with the winger.
This week, Manchester United obtained a Governing Body Exemption for Diallo and he becomes the first player to be signed and registered under the new FA rules which have been implemented post-Brexit.
He has now signed a deal which will keep him at United until June 2025, with the option for a further year.
He has now flown to Rome to obtain his Visa after which he will fly to Manchester to join up with his new team-mates.
Diallo has made two appearances for Atalanta’s first team this season.
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Speaking of his arrival, United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: “As a club, we have followed Amad for a number of years and having watched him myself, I believe he is one of the most exciting young prospects in the game.
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“Manchester United has such a proud history of developing young players and everything is in place to enable Amad to reach his potential here.
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“It will take time for him to adapt but his speed, vision and fantastic dribbling ability will stand him in good stead to make the transition. He is a player with all of the raw attributes that are needed to be an important player for Manchester United in the years to come.”
Diallo said: “After waiting since the summer, it is finally a dream come true to complete my move to Manchester United. I am hugely ambitious and there is so much that I want to achieve in the game; when I spoke to the manager I knew that I had joined the perfect club.
“This is a really exciting squad with so many great players, I can promise that I will work hard every day to learn from them and give everything to develop my game. The coaches have been fantastic since I signed, we have been in touch regularly and they have already given me a lot of great advice.
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“I have had time to prepare for this move, both physically and mentally, and I have worked really hard to be ready to make the step up to this amazing club.”