Man United complete £31m signing of Lindelof from Benfica
MANCHESTER: Manchester United on Wednesday completed the signing of Swedish international centre-back Victor Lindelof from Benfica for a fee believed to be £31 million, the English Premier League side announced.
“I am thrilled to be joining Manchester United,” said the 22-year-old after penning a fouryear deal. “I have enjoyed my time at Benfica enormously and I have learned a lot there. But I’m looking forward to playing in the Premier League at Old Trafford and for Jose Mourinho.”
Lindelof joined Benfica from home-town club Vasteras SK in 2012 and won three Portuguese league titles and two Portuguese Cups during his time in Lisbon.
Lindelof is the second centreback signed by United manager Mourinho following last year’s capture of Ivory Coast international Eric Bailly from Villarreal.
“Victor is a very talented young player, who has a great future ahead of him at United,” said Mourinho on Wednesday.
BAYERN BREAK RECORD TO SIGN TOLISSO
LYON: France midfielder Corentin Tolisso has moved to Bayern Munich from Lyon for a record fee that could reach 47.5 million euros ($53.5 million), the Bundesliga champions announced on Wednesday. The 22-year-old signed a five-year deal with Bayern to bring an end to his 10-year association with Lyon.
Before bonuses, Bayern paid 41.5 million euros, making Tolisso the most expensive player to be signed by a Bundesliga club, breaking the previous record set when Javi Martinez joined Bayern from Athletic Bilbao in 2012.
REDKNAPP KEEN TO BRING TERRY LONDON:Former England captain John Terry has been made an offer by second tier outfit Birmingham City, their manager Harry Redknpapp revealed on Thursday. Terry, 36, is leaving champions Chelsea after 22 trophy-laden years and has attracted interest from Premier League side Bournemouth as well as Birmingham’s Championship rivals Aston Villa.
However, Redknapp told Talksport radio he had persuaded the Birmingham board to make an offer to the central defender.
“He’s a fantastic captain and great leader,” said Redknapp.
“We’ve made him a good offer and we have done the best we can. It’s up to John now, but we would love him at Birmingham.”