Portuguese full-back Diogo Dalot became Manchester United's second
major signing in two days the English giants announced on Wednesday
after securing a 22 million euro (19 million pounds) move from Porto.
Dalot, 19, has signed "a five-year contract, with an option to extend
for a further year", United said in a statement. Brazilian international midfielder Fred
joined United from Shakhtar Donetsk for a reported fee of just over 50
million pounds on Tuesday. United are aiming to close the gap on
Manchester City, who won the Premier League by a record 19 points from
their local rivals. Despite only making his senior Porto debut in
February, Dalot has been hailed by United manager Jose Mourinho, who
made his name as a coach with Porto, as the best full-back in Europe of
his age.
"Diogo
is an extremely talented young defender with all the qualities to
quickly become a great player for this club," Mourinho said in United's
statement.
"He has all the attributes that a full-back needs:
physicality, tactical intelligence and technical quality, combined with a
Porto Academy mentality which prepares players for the maturity they
need at the professional level.
"In his age group, he is the best
full-back in Europe and we all believe he has a bright future ahead of
him at Manchester United."
Dalot's
best position is at right-back, although he has at times deputised at
left-back, including in a 0-0 draw away to Liverpool in the second leg
of the Portuguese champions' Champions League last 16 tie in March.
Full-back
has been a problem position for United with Mourinho using converted
wingers Ashley Young and Antonio Valencia, both 32, as regulars in his
defence over the past year.
"Joining Manchester United
is an unbelievable opportunity for me," said Dalot. "The chance of
coming to the biggest club in the world is something I just couldn't
turn down.
"I'm excited about working with Jose Mourinho and
learning everything I can from such a successful coach. I am looking
forward to playing alongside the fantastic players in the squad."
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