Manchester United may have signed one of the Premier League’s best bargains, the fee looks like a steal

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Manchester United introduced all four new signings to the crowd at Old Trafford for the Premier League opener against Fulham.

One of the new quartet of signings was named as a starter, Noussair Mazraoui, with Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs de Ligt finishing the game from the bench. Leny Yoro is currently out injured.

Mazraoui impressed Manchester United supporters, even drawing praise from United legend Roy Keane.

The Moroccan came straight into the team amid injuries at full-back, and this made his impressive performance stand out even more. Mazraoui was sharp defensively and also linked up well with the attack.

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How much Manchester United paid for Noussair Mazraoui

Manchester United’s move for Noussair Mazraoui was announced shortly after the deal for his now ex-Bayern Munich teammate Matthijs de Ligt.

Mazraoui cost Manchester United a fee of £12.8 million, which could later rise to £17.2 million with add-ons.

Even with the add-ons, Mazraoui is a bargain in comparison to the fees shelled out on right-backs in recent years.

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Noussair Mazraoui fee is a bargain

The fee Manchester United paid for Noussair Mazraoui looks like a steal in comparison to the market for right-backs over the past decade.

Mazraoui is a proven performer, who at 26-years-old has his best years ahead of him.

Manager Erik ten Hag handed Mazraoui his debut at Ajax and knows what to expect and how to get the best from the defender, there is no mystery or uncertainty, and that’s part of the reason he went straight into the starting line-up.

Signing a top full-back is difficult, and often expensive, especially one of Mazraoui’s experience.

Mazraoui has won titles in the Netherlands and Germany, with 192 appearances for Ajax and Germany to his name, including 41 in the Champions League. He also has 28 international appearances.

For just £12.8 million, the fee for Mazraoui is one of the best bargains in recent Premier League history.

Mazraoui’s debut was excellent, and it looks like the club have strengthened, despite the fears over letting Aaron Wan-Bissaka leave.