Manchester United: Tahith Chong completes his loan move to Werder Bremen
The squad reshaping has begun for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this summer.
Manchester United’s first piece of transfer business is finished as youngster Tahith Chong completes a loan move away to Werder Bremen. During negotiations for a contract extension, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had promised regular game time to the Dutch youth international.
The 20-year-old was allowed to ply his trade in the Bundesliga, citing regular game time and a perfect environment to sharpen his skills during the 2020/21 campaign, thereby allowing maximum opportunities to Chong in a bid to gain a frequent first-team status at Old Trafford.
After a series of dialogues between the clubs, a final agreement was reached to allow the academy graduate to spend a solitary season on loan with the German side, contrary to Bremen’s desire of a two-year spell.
ℹ️ @TahithC has joined Werder Bremen on loan for the 2020/21 season.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 16, 2020
Good luck, Tahith! 🤞#MUFC
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"The confirmation was shortly announced by both parties. Manchester United winger Tahith Chong, a product of the club’s fabled Academy, is set to gain valuable first-team experience in the forthcoming new season by joining Werder Bremen on loan.The talented 20-year-old will spend the full 2020/21 campaign in Germany, and could make his competitive debut in a month’s time with the Bundesliga due to begin on 18 September. (Manchester United’s club statement)"
It is understood that United will aid Bremen in paying Tahith Chong’s wages, but the proportion of which remains confidential.
Securing his loan move to Germany, Chong said: “First of all, I’m happy to be here and I’m looking forward to pre-season training with the team. This move is a great opportunity for me to develop. I’m looking forward to next season.”
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