What to expect from Manchester United signing after first start - The defender is the first signing of the Ruben Amorim era

Manchester United have signed Lecce full-back Patrick Dorgu, whose all-action displays have seen stylistic comparisons to Gareth Bale.

Manchester United have secured the signing of Patrick Dorgu from Serie A side Lecce for a fee of £25.2million ($31.2m; €30m) plus £4.2m in add-ons. Dorgu is United’s second signing of the January window after teenage centre-back Ayden Heaven’s arrival from Arsenal was confirmed on Saturday.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has made two decisions on Patrick Dorgu that has seen fans scratching their heads.The Red Devils’ newest recruit was handed his debut against Leicester

Paul Scholes and Roy Keane have given their verdict on Patrick Dorgu's Manchester United debut in Friday night's FA Cup win over Leicester City where he lasted just 45 minutes before being hauled off

Manchester United have completed the signing of Patrick Dorgu from Lecce. The Athletic reported on January 29 that the clubs had reached a broad agreement over a transfer valued at €30million (£25.2m) plus €5m (£4.2m) in add-ons for the Denmark international.

Ruben Amorim explained why he chose to use Patrick Dorgu as a right wing-back during his Manchester United debut against Leicester City in the FA Cup.

Ruben Amorim has defended his decision to play new Manchester United signing Patrick Dorgu on the right on his debut against Leicester City. Amorim was eager to bring in a natural wing-back during the January transfer window to provide some natural balance to his preferred 3-4-3 formation with Dorgu brought in from Italian side Lecce in a deal worth an initial £25million.

Ruben Amorim started Patrick Dorgu at right wing-back against Leicester City. Two matches into Manchester United’s 2024-25 FA Cup campaign, this team has already provided plenty of dramatic moments that will do well in an end-0f-season highlights package.