Transfer News: FINALLY! Man United announce the arrival of Daniel James
The wait is over for all of Man United. They break their transfer duck with Ole Gunnar in announcing their first signing of the summer.
Man United complete the deal for Swansea City winger and forward, Daniel James. The Wales international will join the Old Trafford side on a five-year deal that with an option to extend to six years, according to Sky Sports.
The deal agreed on is said to be £15 million with £3 million in add ons. As reported last week, the deal was in place for James to move from Wales to England, and was subject to a medical.
The player has made a smart switch to jump from Championship football to the Premier League. He spoke of his delight and is ready to take the next step in his footballing career with Manchester United.
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"I’m very proud to join the biggest football club in the world. This is a new and exciting chapter in my life and I can’t wait to get started. Thank you to everyone who has shown faith in me. Hard work starts now! (Daniel James via Twitter)"
The winger came up short following his country’s loss to Hungry in their EURO 2020 qualification match. But this hasn’t put a damper on the mood of the 21-year-old.
"This is one of the best days of my life and a challenge I am really looking forward to. I am looking forward to working with Ole, meeting the team and getting started. (via Sky Sports)"
The club in return spoke of their pleasure in their capture of James. They have been missing hard grafters for a while and feels Daniel fits the bill in their new chapter.
BREAKING: Manchester United have confirmed the signing of winger Daniel James from Swansea on a five-year deal
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) June 12, 2019
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"Daniel is an exciting young winger with lots of skills, vision, exceptional pace and a good work ethic. We are delighted he has signed with our club and we are all looking forward to working with him. This is the perfect environment for Daniel to continue his development. (via Sky Sports)"
Man United and Ole are not resting on their haunches and will attempt to tie up English and Crystal Palace left-back, Aaron Wan-Bissaka. A second bid is in motion for United, after having the first one rejected by Palace.