Manchester United complete Matteo Darmian signing from Torino following defender's successful medical  

  • Manchester United have announced the signing of Matteo Darmian from Torino for an undisclosed fee
  • He has agreed a four-year contract at Old Trafford and described the move as a dream come true
  • Darmian thanked Torino fans for their support, but felt that the opportunity to join United was one that was too good to turn down 

Manchester United have completed the signing of Torino right-back Matteo Darmian for an undisclosed fee after he passed his medical successfully.

The 25-year-old, who made 146 appearances and scored five goals for Torino during his time there has agreed a four-year contract at Old Trafford.   

On signing for United, Darmian said, 'It is a dream come true. I have loved the time that I have spent at Torino and I would like to thank the club and the fans for everything they have done for me, but I am sure they can understand when the opportunity to join the biggest club in world came along it was something I had to do.'  

Manchester United have completed the signing of Torino right-back Matteo Darmian

Manchester United have completed the signing of Torino right-back Matteo Darmian

 Darmian poses with his new United shirt along side manager Louis van Gaal (right)

 Darmian poses with his new United shirt along side manager Louis van Gaal (right)

Darmian has put pen to paper on a four-year-deal at Old Trafford, completing what he calls a dream move

Darmian has put pen to paper on a four-year-deal at Old Trafford, completing what he calls a dream move

Van Gaal is confident that his latest signing can be a tremendous success in the Premier League

Van Gaal is confident that his latest signing can be a tremendous success in the Premier League

Darmian, an Italy international, has so far earned 13 senior caps for his country 

Darmian, an Italy international, has so far earned 13 senior caps for his country 

Darmian touched down at Manchester airport after flying in on a private jet on Friday 

Darmian touched down at Manchester airport after flying in on a private jet on Friday 

After touching down at 5.20pm on Friday, Darmian headed to Carrington for his Manchester United medical

After touching down at 5.20pm on Friday, Darmian headed to Carrington for his Manchester United medical

United boss Louis van Gaal was delighted with his latest signing and added, 'Matteo is a right-sided full back with the versatility of also being able to play on the left. 

'He is a strong defender and has the ability to go forward in the attacking positions which is a fantastic attribute to have and much needed in the fast rhythm of the Premier League'

Meanwhile, Van Gaal played down speculation linking goalkeeper David de Gea with a move to Real Madrid, believing the hype would not affect the Spaniard heading into the club's pre-season tour of the United States.

'I think he is a very professional player. He showed a fantastic attitude until now, the same as all my players, not just De Gea, but other players. It is also good that Memphis [Depay] does that.

'It is a difficult period when there are players who might be coming or going, but I cannot complain about the professional attitude of my players.'

Memphis Depay has been pictured at Old Trafford for the first time as he prepares for a press conference

Memphis Depay has been pictured at Old Trafford for the first time as he prepares for a press conference

Depay and Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal hold up his shirt with 'Memphis' printed on the back
Depay and Van Gaal spoke at a press conference after the photoshoot out on the pitch at Old Trafford

Depay and Manchester United manager Van Gaal hold up his shirt with 'Memphis' printed on the back

Van Gaal did not confirm that Robin van Persie was leaving Old Trafford, despite reports he will be joining Turkish side Fenerbache.

'When we feel that we can say he is gone, you shall hear it from us. And we don't have the feeling yet,' the Red Devils boss added. 

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