Januzaj in £8m move to Sociedad
Real Sociedad have announced the signing of winger Adnan Januzaj from Manchester United.
It is understood the 22-year-old has joined the LaLiga outfit for an initial £8million - although the fee could rise to £9.8million and that United have a buyback clause for the Belgium international.
Januzaj sensationally broke into the United team as an 18-year-old, hitting two goals on his full debut against Sunderland in 2013.
Since then his stock has fallen and, after two very forgettable loan stints at Borussia Dortmund and Sunderland last season, he has now moved on.
Januzaj’s early United form earned him a call up to the senior Belgium squad, with the Brusselsborn forward also eligible to also play for either Albania or Kosovo at the time.
He has since gone on to pick up six caps.
“Adnan Januzaj has completed a transfer from Manchester United to Real Sociedad,” a statement on United’s website read.
“The Academy graduate and Belgium international has signed with the side who finished sixth in La Liga last season, bringing an end to a Reds career that consisted of 66 senior appearances and five goals.
“Januzaj made his United debut in the FA Community Shield win over Wigan Athletic in August 2013 and established himself as an excellent prospect that season, famously scoring a brace at Sunderland under the management of David Moyes - who is coincidentally a former boss of Real Sociedad.
“Jose Mourinho allowed Adnan to spend last season on loan at Sunderland and now the 22-year-old forward has taken the tough decision to leave United.”