Manchester United have announced a late signing, adding Uruguayan winger Facundo Pellistri.
Pellistri joins from Penarol for a fee of around £10 million.
United say Pellistri has signed a five-year contract with an option to extend by a further year.
Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he was delighted to add Pellistri to the squad.
Solskjaer told the club website: “Our scouts have followed Facundo for a long time and we believe that he will be a real talent for the long term.
“Whilst we understand it will take time for him to adapt to the English game, he is capable of having an impact with his pace and ability to beat his opponent.
“Facundo has the perfect platform at Manchester United to develop and he has all of the technical qualities and the right mentality required to become a top player here.
“We are all looking forward to working with him to fulfil his potential over the coming years.
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Solskjaer’s comments underline he is not expecting an immediate impact from Pellistri.
The Uruguayan will be assessed by United’s coaches, who will decide whether to push him into the first team straight away or give him an extended time adapting to under-23 football.
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