Manchester United have strengthened their squad as they look to hit the ground running in the 2019/20 Premier League season opening weekend against Chelsea.
The Red Devils made their first signing of the window by tying down promising winger Daniel James from Swansea in a £15m deal on Wednesday night.
Signed, sealed, delivered — he's ours! ✍️ @Daniel_James_97 #MUFC pic.twitter.com/6RoVm7JYNQ
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 12, 2019
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first signing at Old Trafford signed a five-year contract, with the option to extend for a further year.
Solskjaer tells United’s website: “Daniel is an exciting young winger with lots of skills, vision, exceptional pace and a good work ethic.
Overwhelmed by all the messages the last 24 hours. Thank you so much for the amazing welcome. 👍🏼🔴 @ManUtd #MUFC pic.twitter.com/FbGIsrsz71
— Daniel James (@Daniel_James_97) June 13, 2019
“He had a great season with Swansea City, and has all the attributes needed to become a Manchester United player.”
James will be hoping to gets into action when United host the Blues in the opening round’s highlight fixture on Sunday, August 11 (6.30pm).