SWANSEA have completed the season-long loan signing of Ethan Laird from Manchester United.
The versatile defender, 20, already knows boss Russell Martin well from his previous stint out from Old Trafford at MK Dons.
Now after watching his new team draw at home to Sheffield United on Saturday and undergoing a medical on Sunday, the Championship side have confirmed his arrival today.
And they did it in hilarious fashion, quoting a famous tweet from Kim Kardashian that read: “He’s here and he’s perfect!”
Laird said: “I am buzzing, I cannot wait to get started and get out on the pitch.
“This is a big club, a very big club, and the type of club I want to play for.
“I played here once before at the stadium when I was 16 (for Manchester United U23s) and I really enjoyed it.
“It was exciting to watch the game against Sheffield United, the fans here are intense and I cannot wait to play in front of them. I just want to get out there and experience it.”
SunSport reported yesterday how Championship rivals Blackpool were trying to hijack the move but the lure of working with Martin again proved too strong.
Laird added: “I also love working with Russell and I just know he can get the best out of me.
“The big thing about him is trust. When I came in from United, he told me exactly how it was straight away.
“I just learnt so much in that short amount of time, it was unbelievable so I knew if I worked with him again, I could continue to improve and develop.
“I love the style of play. I think it is the best way to play football, it is entertaining, and it is how you want to see your team play, getting those passes in. That’s what I enjoy and that’s why I am here.”
Laird played 25 times for MK Dons last season, as Russell Martin’s side finished 13th in League One.
He provided four assists during his time at Stadium MK.
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Laird is a Manchester United academy graduate and has been with United since the age of 10.
He is highly rated by the Red Devils and has played twice for the Old Trafford side, with both appearances coming in the Europa League two seasons ago.
Laird was rewarded with a new contract two years ago which runs until 2023, with the option of extending the deal by another season.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
