Manchester United is delighted to announce the signing of Luke
Shaw from Southampton Football Club. He joins on a four-year contract with an
option to extend for a further year.
Shaw, 18, recently
gained his third cap for England and was the youngest player to feature in this
year’s World Cup campaign. The left-back has made 67 appearances for
Southampton since making his debut in 2012.
Luke Shaw said:
"I am thrilled and excited to be joining Manchester United. I have been at
Southampton since I was eight years old and I would like to thank them and the
fans for everything they have done for me. I want to continue to progress
my career and joining United is the ideal place for me to do that. I am looking
forward to this new chapter in my life and also looking forward to learning
from the world-class players and management at the club."
Manchester United
assistant manager Ryan Giggs said: "Luke is a very talented young
left-back with great potential. He has developed immensely during his time at
Southampton and has all the attributes to become a top player. I am delighted
he has joined Manchester United as I believe this is the right club for him to
continue his development as a young player and eventually fulfil that
promise."
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