Manchester United have completed the signing of Patrick Dorgu from Lecce, subject to visa and registration. The Denmark international has signed a contract until June 2030, with the option of an additional year.
Dorgu, who can play as a left-back, right-back or further forward on the flanks, has played 57 games for Lecce, contributing five goals. United have paid an initial €30m fee (£25.1m) with up to €5m (£4.2m) payable in bonuses.
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“I am incredibly proud to be able to call myself a Manchester United player; this is a very special day for my whole family,” Dorgu told the club’s official website.
“I cannot wait to work with Ruben Amorim; his vision for this team and the future of the club is incredibly exciting,” the 20-year-old added. “There is a clear plan set out for my development, and I feel that Manchester United is the perfect place to fulfil my potential and complete my huge ambitions.”
The Manchester United technical director, Jason Wilcox, said: “Patrick is a really exciting talent; his strong defensive and attacking attributes, adaptability and work rate will make him a key part of Ruben Amorim’s squad.”
“Patrick has had a superb start to his career, and at the age of just 20, we know he will continue to develop under the guidance of our excellent coaching team,” Wilcox added.
“He is the latest exciting young player that we have bought into the club. We believe that each of these talents has world-class potential and the ability to play a key role in achieving the success that everyone at Manchester United is striving for.”
