MANCHESTER UNITED have pinched wonderkid Charlie McNeill from rivals Man City – with the Red Devils confirming the shock £750,000 move.
The Old Trafford giants have confirmed the arrival of TWO new forwards to their Under-18s squad.
Man Utd have confirmed the signing of 17-year-old ex-Man City ace Charlie McNeillCredit: Getty Images – Getty
As well as ex-City star McNeill, United welcome former Atletico Madrid youngster Alejandro Garnacho in a double-swoop with one eye on the future.
Garnacho has already completed his self-isolation period and is ready to get down to work, according to Man Utd.
And “prolific” McNeill is also set to start training immediately following his transfer – which was revealed by SunSport last month.
In a statement, United revealed: “Manchester United can confirm the signing of two new additions at Under-18s level.
“Forwards Alejandro Garnacho and Charlie McNeill have joined the club’s academy from Atletico Madrid and Manchester City respectively.
“Garnacho, 16, mainly featured in Atletico Madrid’s Juvenil B side last season but also appeared for their Under-19s team.
“The Spaniard, who can operate up front as well as on both wings, has completed a period of self-isolation after arriving from the Spanish capital and can now begin training with his new team-mates.
“McNeill is a 17-year-old striker who has represented England up to Under-16s level and was a prolific goalscorer during his time in Manchester City’s younger age-groups.”
McNeill has been a true superstar at youth level, scoring more than 600 goals.
The youngster rejected a professional contract at the Etihad before moving across Manchester to join United.
Juventus and RB Leipzig had also been heavily linked with a move for McNeill.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
