In a statement issued on their website, Serie A side Torino confirmed that they have sold Italian international defender Matteo Darmian to Manchester United.
Torino Football Club announces that it has sold to Manchester United, outright, the rights of the player Matteo Darmian.
President Urbano Cairo would like to thank Matteo Darmian for the seriousness, commitment and professionalism he has demonstrated in the last few years.
From President Cairo to the youngest of the youth teams, all of Torino hopes Matteo has the best satisfaction for this extraordinary experience.
Thanks, @DarmianOfficial. We lived four wonderful years together. #SFT
— Torino Football Club (@TorinoFC_1906) July 11, 2015
Earlier this week, Sky Sports reported that United had agreed a fee of £12.7 million for the player.
The signing of Darmian will fix a major problem in Man Utd's defence - right-back. Antonio Valencia was shoehorned into the position last season but never looked completely comfortable.
It also means that Seamus Coleman will likely stay with Everton.
Update:
Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Darmian.
#mufc is pleased to announce Matteo Darmian has completed his transfer from Torino. More:
http://t.co/ihtjDgDUTU pic.twitter.com/UOEPCbyNNW
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 11, 2015
He joins the club on a four-year deal with the option of extending his stay at Old Trafford for a further season.
The 25-year-old Italian defender joins on a four-year contract with the option to extend for a further year. #WelcomeMatteo
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 11, 2015
