February 5th 2025.
Manchester United has made headlines with their recent signing of Patrick Dorgu from Lecce. The 20-year-old, who was Ruben Amorim's first signing as manager, has been drawing comparisons to Manchester City star Jeremy Doku. The Red Devils secured Dorgu's talents towards the end of the January transfer window, for a fee of just under £30m.
Dorgu, who has already made 57 appearances for Lecce and earned four caps for Denmark, signed a five-and-a-half-year deal with United. He is expected to make an immediate impact as a wing-back in the team's starting line-up. Former Arsenal and City defender Bacary Sagna, speaking to Great Offshore Sportsbooks, had high praise for Dorgu, stating, "Patrick Dorgu is a bit like Jeremy Doku at Manchester City. He's very direct, good, fast, and powerful. I've been following his career in Italian football and he has stood out in a struggling team."
Sagna also mentioned that Dorgu's previous experience in Denmark has helped him adapt and excel in Serie A. "He has been amazing since joining Lecce, even though the team has been struggling. He has been one of their best players," he added. The 20-year-old's direct style of play and ability to take on players one-on-one make him an exciting player to watch, and Sagna believes he has all the attributes to be a success in England.
On the other hand, Doku was one of Manchester City's most impactful players last season, as they clinched their fourth successive Premier League trophy. Dorgu, who has now signed a five-and-a-half-year deal at Old Trafford, expressed his pride and excitement at joining the Red Devils. "I am incredibly proud to call myself a Manchester United player. This is a special day for me and my family. I can't wait to work with Ruben Amorim, who has a clear vision for the team and the club's future," he said.
Amorim, who sanctioned United's move for Dorgu, has been impressed by the young defender's potential and work ethic. "Patrick is a really exciting talent with strong defensive and attacking attributes. His adaptability and work-rate will make him a key part of our squad," he commented. The technical director of Manchester United, Jaon Wilcox, also had high praise for Dorgu, stating, "At just 20 years old, we know he will continue to develop under the guidance of our excellent coaching team."
In addition to Dorgu, United also signed teenage defender Ayden Heaven from Arsenal during the January transfer window. However, several players like Marcus Rashford, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia were sent out on loan, while the team currently sits at the 13th position in the Premier League table. Their recent loss to Crystal Palace has only added to the team's struggles, and they will be looking to turn things around in their upcoming FA Cup clash against Leicester City on Friday night.
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