Manchester United played hard ball with Lecce to sign Patrick Dorgu before the January transfer window closed on Monday

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.

Lecce president Saverio Sticchi Damiani has opened up on the events that occurred during transfer negotiations with Manchester United for Patrick Dorgu.United recently confirmed the signing of Dorgu

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As the transfer deadline approaches, Manchester United seem determined to sign Patrick Dorgu from Lecce. Why has he caught their eye?

Lecce president Sticchi Damiani explains how Manchester United managed to convince him to sell Patrick Dorgu. The Red Devils had a relatively quiet January transfer session, but at least they splashed £30 million to sign the 20-year-old Dane who arrives to reinforce the club’s left flank.