Manchester United on Sunday announced the signing of Danish defender Patrick Dorgu from Lecce on a five-and-a-half-year deal, Afrosport reports.
Dorgu joins the Red Devils until 2030 with an option for a further year in a deal that is worth £25 million (30 million euros), with a potential £4.1 million (5 million euros) in add-ons.
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The 20-year-old joined Serie A club Lecce at youth level in 2022 and has made 57 appearances since his senior debut last season, scoring five goals and providing two assists.
“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 website.
“I cannot wait to work with Ruben Amorim. His vision for this team and the future of the club is incredibly exciting. 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.”
Jason Wilcox, United’s technical director 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.”
Dorgu, who can play as both a wingback and fullback, is United’s second signing this month, following the arrival of teenage English defender Ayden Heaven from Arsenal.
Born in Denmark to Nigerian parents, he grew through the ranks of the Danish youth teams before making his senior debut in September against Switzerland, scoring in their 2-0 win.
