Manchester United Announce Signing Of Shakhtar Donestk Midfielder Fred

Manchester United have announced they have reached an agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk for the midfielder Fred.

Fred is expected to become Jose Mourinho’s first signing this summer. The Brazilian underwent a medical on Monday and confirmation of his transfer is imminent.

“Manchester United is delighted to announce it has reached agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk for the transfer of Frederico Rodrigues de Paula Santos,” read a statement on Tuesday afternoon. “A further announcement will be made in due course.”

The 25-year-old central midfield player is expected to be followed into Old Trafford by Porto’s right-back Diogo Dalot, who is regarded as a long-term successor to Antonio Valencia.

 

Brazil gave Fred permission to leave their training camp to tie up the move and he is due to return to rejoin the World Cup squad for a friendly against Austria on Sunday. Brazil’s opening match is against Switzerland on 17 June.