M. United confirm £16million move for Sporting Lisbon’s Marcos Rojo

Manchester United have confirmed they have signed Sporting Lisbon defender Marcos Rojo for a fee of £16million.

Rojo, who touched down in Manchester on Tuesday evening and said joining United ‘feels like a dream’, has signed a five-year contract after passing a medical and agreeing personal terms.

According to the Daily Mail,Louis van Gaal made it a priority to sign a left-footed defender and stepped up his pursuit of Rojo, 24, following Saturday’s shock home defeat by Swansea. The Argentine will wear the No 5 shirt.

‘I am young and am very keen to continue to learn the game, so playing for such an experienced technical coach as Louis van Gaal is a fantastic opportunity for me. I have joined United to work hard with my team-mates to win trophies and I know that the manager shares that ambition.’

‘Marcos is a very gifted defender. He has played at the highest level in world football and can play either as a central defender or left-back.’He has ability, physical strength and a willingness to learn that means he has a very bright future ahead of him. He had a very strong World Cup and has been playing in Europe for a couple of years now. He is a very good addition to the team.’

M.D