January Transfer: Man Utd Signs Diallo From Atalanta

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of winger Amad Diallo from Italian side Atalanta till 2025, the Premier League club confirmed on Thursday.

United agreed to pay a base fee of 21 million euros ($25.77 million) with 20 million euros in add-ons according to British Media

United said an agreement had been reached between the clubs on the last day of the summer transfer window in October, with personal terms and his work permit now finalized for a visa application.

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— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 7, 2021

"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," United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said.

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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's 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 finally being able to complete a move to United after terms were agreed months ago was a "dream come true".

"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," he said.

"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."

"I can not wait to start", the Ivorian player posted on his Twitter page

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— Amad?? (@Amaddiallo79) January 7, 2021

United are second in the league standings, level with leaders Liverpool on 33 points with a game in hand, and host Watford in the FA Cup on Saturday.