Athletico Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrera is the first summer signing for Manchester United. Yes, Herrera to Man United is a DONE DEAL. Louis van Gaal will moved to complete his signing by June 30th when the price stayed at €36 million; before the buy-out clause then jumps up to €40 million euros on July 1.
Converting that to British pounds, the deal would cost United £31 million for a flashy midfielder who has been targeted by both Manchester City and Barcelona.
Ander Herrera has paid compensation to Athletic Bilbao to buy himself out of his contract and has signed for Manchester United. Earlier in the day Bilbao said they had rejected a €36m (£28.85m) bid for Herrera from United but the way was cleared for the move to go ahead.
United said he was joining on a four-year contract, with an option to extend for a further year.
United assistant manager Ryan Giggs said: “Ander is a fantastic young player, with great energy and creativity. We believe him to be one of the brightest young prospects in Spain and I am certain he will be a big hit with the United fans.”
Herrera has been linked to the Red Devils in the last two transfer windows. In January it was reported that United were the clear favorites to obtain his signature, and last summer David Moyes had his bid for him go awry. But that doesn’t matter now, the sale is completed!
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