FC Porto have been able to strike a deal with the Red Devils by releasing their player, Diogo Dalot for a signing.
Now, the deal lasts for a five year stretch but also has an option for the player to, if he wishes, extend his stay by an extra year with the Red Devils.
The young defender, around 19 years of age was reportedly said to have been signed for a fee of £19.3m, is the second signing of Jose Mourinho after Fred came in not long ago. It goes that Mourinho is gathering forces with this World Cup business this month in order to push through.
Diogo Dalote, being quite high in ratings all over Europe, had risen through the levels of Porto FC before he finally made his senior mark last Season in the Portuguese Primeira Liga
When asked in a press conference of his move to the Red Devils home, he admitted that he joining them was an astonishing opportunity. He also stressed that he is extremely grateful to Porto having grown up in their Academy but him getting the chance of being signed by probably the biggest club in the world was an offer he couldn’t ever close his eyes to. When asked about his relationship with the Mourinho, he said that he working with the Red Devil’s boss is really exciting and of course, from a great coach, he will learn so much. He hinted that he has great dreams to playing in the team alongside their key and exceptional players. He stressed out the fact that Man Utd Is one of the greatest clubs in the world and him being there, he would strive to excel wonderfully making his name certain.
Jose Mourinho told the press that for someone of his age category, Dalot can be described according to him as the best last man defense in the whole European League with profound feauters that will propel him into being a key player for the Red Devils.
Now, Dalot has been in the U15 till U21 representing his nation Portugal and has made his mark in the Champions League tournament for Porto FC.
