Manchester United have completed the signing of Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace for a reported £50million.
The 21-year-old has become United’s second signing of the close-season, following former Swansea City winger Daniel James to Old Trafford, with the Red Devils confirming he has signed a five-year deal with the option of an additional 12 months.
England Under-21 international Wan-Bissaka is yet to appear feature for the Three Lions’ senior team. He came through Palace’s youth academy and enjoyed a breakthrough campaign at Selhurst Park last term.
He made 129 tackles in the Premier League in 2018-19, the most of any defender across Europe’s top five divisions.
A new right-back was a priority for United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with Ashley Young advancing in years and captain Antonio Valencia departing after the club opted against triggering a contract extension.
Wan-Bissaka is expected to slot straight in as first choice on the right side of defence as Solskjaer rebuilds a squad that limped to sixth last term.
The windfall could strengthen Palace’s stance against the sale of former Red Devils winger Wilfried Zaha, who is reportedly keen to join London rivals Arsenal.
