{"id":651219,"date":"2025-01-29T15:04:47","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T20:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=651219"},"modified":"2025-01-29T15:04:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T20:04:47","slug":"manchester-united-patrick-dorgu-transfer-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2025\/01\/29\/manchester-united-patrick-dorgu-transfer-agreement\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United Close to Signing &#8216;Incredible&#8217; Star As Ruben Amorim&#8217;s First Signing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Manchester United have been working hard behind the scenes to secure the first transfer for Ruben Amorim to add some more depth to his squad. It now looks like they have had a positive breakthrough in their efforts, with the impending signing of Patrick Dorgu from Lecce.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Manchester United Agree Patrick Dorgu Signing From Lecce<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How Much Will United Pay For Dorgu?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fabrizio Romano has given\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1884314073652945186\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">his &#8216;here we go&#8217;<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to confirm that the Red Devils have now struck a deal with the Serie A club for the 20-year-old&#8217;s signing. He adds a &#8220;verbal agreement&#8221; is in place for the youngster&#8217;s signing and that all relevant documents will be checked between the clubs in the next 24 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The journalist has revealed that the Premier League giants have agreed to pay an initial \u00a325.1 million fee with \u00a34.1 million in potential performance-related add-ons. Romano also reveals that Manchester United have <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">agreed<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> on a long-term contract with the Danish defender. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> comes after the Red Devils\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1882329922955616374\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">reportedly<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0had their\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2025\/01\/23\/manchester-united-patrick-dorgu-talks-advance\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">first bid<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0for him rejected but have seemingly swayed Lecce to part with the talented player.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What Will Patrick Dorgu Bring To United?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The 20-year-old will provide a dynamic edge to the Red Devils. He&#8217;s naturally a left wingback who has also played as a right winger for the Serie A club this season. The 20-year-old has scored three goals and provided an assist in 21 league games for the Italian side this season, also helping them keep four clean sheets in that period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dorgu has been hailed as an &#8220;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6073035\/2025\/01\/29\/patrick-dorgu-manchester-united-transfers-signing-strengths\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">incredible<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8221; player and has made four appearances for the Denmark national team, scoring one goal. He will be a key addition to the squad, providing more balance to the team.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United have been working hard behind the scenes to secure the first transfer for Ruben Amorim to add some more depth to his squad. It now looks like they have had a positive breakthrough in their efforts, with the impending signing of Patrick Dorgu from Lecce. 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