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| Luke Shaw joins Manchester United from Southampton on a four-year deal | Luke Shaw joins Manchester United from Southampton on a four-year deal |
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| Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Luke Shaw from Southampton on a four-year contract. The defender has completed his move in a deal understood to be worth in excess of £27m. | Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Luke Shaw from Southampton on a four-year contract. The defender has completed his move in a deal understood to be worth in excess of £27m. |
| “I am thrilled and excited to be joining Manchester United,” said Shaw. “I have been at Southampton since I was eight years old and I would like to thank them and the fans for everything they have done for me. I want to continue to progress my career and joining United is the ideal place for me to do that. | |
| “I am looking forward to this new chapter in my life and also looking forward to learning from the world-class players and management at the club.” | “I am looking forward to this new chapter in my life and also looking forward to learning from the world-class players and management at the club.” |
| The 18-year-old left-back established himself as one of the hottest prospects in world football during his time at St Mary’s, leading to admiring glances from many major clubs. | The 18-year-old left-back established himself as one of the hottest prospects in world football during his time at St Mary’s, leading to admiring glances from many major clubs. |
| However, United have won the race for Shaw’s signature after he successfully passed a medical at the club’s Carrington training ground on Thursday evening. | However, United have won the race for Shaw’s signature after he successfully passed a medical at the club’s Carrington training ground on Thursday evening. |
| “Luke is a very talented young left-back with great potential,” said the Manchester United assistant manager Ryan Giggs. “He has developed immensely during his time at Southampton and has all the attributes to become a top player. I am delighted he has joined Manchester United as I believe this is the right club for him to continue his development as a young player and eventually fulfil that promise.” |